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When the log is supported on both ends (Fig. 27), cut 1/3 the
diameter from the top (overbuck). Then make the finished
cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first out.
When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of
the log (Fig. 28). When ‘cutting through’, to maintain complete
control, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut
without relaxing your grip on the product handles. Don’t
let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut,
wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the product.
Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.
Support small logs on a sawing stand or another log while
bucking (Fig. 29).
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Fig. 26
Fig. 27
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