Use and Care Manual

OPERATION CS-310
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To fell big trees with a diameter
exceeding twice the bar length, start
the notching cuts from one side and
draw the saw through to the other
side of the notch. Start the back cut
on one side of the tree, pivoting the
saw through to form the desired hinge
on that side. Then remove the saw for
the second cut. Insert the saw in the
first cut, very carefully so as not to
cause kickback. The final cut is made
by drawing the saw forward in the cut to reach the hinge.
Limbing
Limbing a fallen tree is much the
same as bucking. Never stand on the
tree that you are limbing. When
limbing, caution is the word. Be
careful of the tip touching other limbs.
Always use both hands.
Don’t cut with the saw overhead or
aligned vertically with your body. If the
saw should kickback, you may not
have enough control to prevent
possible injury.
Bucking
Bucking is the sawing of a log or
fallen tree into smaller pieces.
There are a few basic rules which
apply to all bucking operations.
• Keep both hands on the
handles at all times.
• Support logs if possible.
• When cutting on a slope or
hillside, always stand uphill.
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Finish cut
First cut
Support
Uphill position