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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW
Fig. 17
Fig. 16
REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS
(See Figure 16)
A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove
vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree felling
procedure as stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have removed the large
buttress roots.
BUCKING
(See Figure 17)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length.
Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
Cut only one log at a time.
Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking.
Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and
chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.
When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete
control of the chain saw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near the
end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain 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.
Vertical
Cut
Loose
Section
Horizontal
Cut
KICKBACK
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