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BUCKING A LOG
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death.
See
Kickback,
page 3, to avoid risk of
kickback.
WARNING:
• If on slope, make sure log will not roll
down hill. Secure log by using wooden
stakes. Drive wooden stakes into
ground on downhill side of log. Stand
on uphill side of log while cutting. Log
may roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through two logs at
same time. This could increase the risk
of kickback.
• While cutting log, never hold log with
your hand, leg, or foot.
• While cutting log, never allow another
person to hold log.
• Turn off and unplug saw before moving
from one place to another.
Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections. Make sure
your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight
evenly on both feet. When possible, raise log or section
off ground. Do this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc.
When cutting through log, maintain control by reduc-
ing cutting pressure near end of cut. Do not relax your
grip on chain saw handles. Do not let moving chain
touch ground. Ground will dull moving chain. After
cutting through log, release trigger to turn saw off
before moving saw.
Follow directions below to buck a log.
Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut log from top (see Figure 13).
Log Supported On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
14). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut
down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure 15).
Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will
keep section from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log, directly
under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make this
cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.
OPERATING CHAIN SAW
Continued
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death.
See
Kickback,
page 3, to avoid risk of
kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate chain
saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
LIMBING A TREE
WARNING: When cutting limb that
is under tension, use extreme caution.
Be alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, limb could
spring back and strike operator causing
severe injury or death.
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death.
See
Kickback,
page 3, to avoid risk of
kickback.
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Do not
remove larger limbs under tree that support log off
ground. Remove each limb with one cut (see Figure
12). Clear cut limbs from work area often. This will
help maintain a safe work area.
Make sure you start your cut where limb will not
pinch saw during cutting. To avoid pinching, start cut
on freely hanging limbs from above limb. Start cut on
limbs under tension from under limb. If pinch occurs,
turn saw off, lift limb, and remove saw.
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