GardenMaster GM45CS3, Safety And Operating Manual

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control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage
to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic
or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed
easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is
pinched or hung in a log. (Fig. T)
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting
use light downward pressure. (Fig. U)
Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the
log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting
use light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly and
maintains control. The saw will tend to push back
toward you. (Fig. V1 & V2)
WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to
undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this
position.
Always make your first cut on the compression side of
the log. The compression side of the log is where the
pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated.
15. BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent
the saw from pinching. See illustrations for cutting logs
with a compression side.
Fig.T
Fig.V1
Fig.V2
Fig.U