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OPERATING CHAIN SAW
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2nd Cut
1st Cut
Figure 12 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported
On One End
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Figure 13 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported
On Both Ends
Log Supported On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure 12). 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 13). 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.
BUCKING A LOG
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. Stand slightly to left of saw. This keeps your body
from being in direct line with chain. When possible, raise log
or section off ground. Do this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc.
When cutting through log, maintain control by reducing
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 11).
Figure 11 - Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground
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WARNING
Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe
injury or death. See
Kickback, page 3 to avoid
risk of kickback.
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WARNING
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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.
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Never try cutting through two logs at same
time. This could increase the risk of kickback.
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While cutting log, never hold log with your
hand, leg, or foot.
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While cutting log, never allow another person
to hold log.
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Turn off and unplug saw before moving from
one place to another.
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CAUTION
Seek professional help if facing conditions
beyond your ability.
