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When the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3 of that diameter from the top overbuck.
Then make the finished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut (Fig. 20).
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When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log (Fig. 21).
Fig. 20
2nd Cut Underbuck (2/3 Diameter) to Meet
1st Cut (To Avoid Pinching)
Log Supported Both Ends
1st Cut Overbuck (1/3 Diameter) to Avoid
Splintering
Fig. 21
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To maintain complete control when cutting through, release the cutting pressure near the
end of the cut without relaxing the grip on the chain saw handles. Don’t allow the chain
to contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you
move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.
