Manual

_Overcutting :_
. tt_ Undercutting "'_>
Undercutting #nvoIves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use Iight upward pres-
sure. Hoid saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you
WARNING: Nevertum sawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut
• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See JI-
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support 2_d Cut
p.- 1st Cut
Using a support stand 2_d Cut
L
st Cut
1st Cut
UMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when Iimbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can resutt in
serious injury
_,WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, or in any position which can cause
you to _ose your batance or control of the saw
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Sprthgpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
smal_ size limbs or slender matebaL
• Be alert for spdngback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently c}ear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Alwayslimbatreeafteritiscutdown Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
edy
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the failed tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and _imbs
Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting
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