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If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in the desired direction or it
may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back
cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminum to open the
cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall.
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the
motor, put the chain saw down, and then use the retreat path planned. Be
alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.
6) Limbing a Tree – Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.
When limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground.
Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated in following figure.
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding
the chain saw.
7) Bucking a Log – Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make
sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet.
When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs,
logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting.
When the log is supported on one end, as illustrated in following figure, cut
1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck). Then make the finished
cut by overbucking to meet the first cut.
When the log is supported on both ends, as following figure, 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.
When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log, as
illustrated in following figure. When “cutting through”, to maintain complete
control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing
your grip on the chain saw handles. Don’t 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.
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