To limb a tree
1. Use larger limbs to hold the log off the
ground.
2. Remove small limbs in one cut.
3. Cut branches that have tension from the
bottom to the top to prevent pinching the
saw chain or the guide bar.
To buck a log
CAUTION:
Do not let the saw
chain touch the ground.
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If the log is supported along its entire
length, cut from the top of the log (known
as overbucking).
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If the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3
the diameter from the underside of the log
(known as underbucking) .
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If the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3
the diameter from the top. Complete the cut
by underbucking the lower 2/3 of the log to
meet the first cut.
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If you buck a log on a slope, always stand
on the uphill side of the log. Cut through
the log while you maintain complete control
of the product, then release the cutting
pressure near the end of the cut while
firmly gripping the rear handle and front
handle.
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