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Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to
be cut. Always finish cutting from the opposite side of bending direction to
prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
A Log lying on the ground
Saw down halfway. then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side.
A Log handing off the ground
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from
the top. In area B. saw down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up
from the bottom
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Cutting Limbs of Fallen Tree
First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make the initial cut from the bent
side and finish by sawing from the opposite side.
WARNING
Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb.
Pruning of standing tree
Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top.
