Poulan ES300 Bucking Without a Support, Bucking Using a LOG or Support Stand, Limbing

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Overcutting

Undercutting

 

 

1st Cut

Undercutting involves cutting on the un- derside of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light up- ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main- tain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you.

WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the com- pressions side of the log. The compres- sion 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

SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

SRoll the log over and finish with a sec- ond overcut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See illustration above for cutting logs with a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR

SUPPORT STAND

SRemember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your

first and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

SFinish with your second cut.

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

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2nd Cut

Using a support stand

2nd Cut

 

 

 

 

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the mov- ing chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad- ders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your bal- ance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Watch out for spring poles. Spring poles are small size limbs which can whip toward you or pull you off bal- ance. Use extreme caution when cut- ting small size limbs.

S Be alert for spring back from any branches that are bent or under pres- sure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

S Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

SLimb a tree only after it is cut down. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the

felled tree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

S Keep tree between you and the chain.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Cut is completed Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Chain to the rearElectrical Safety Reduce the Chance Kickback Guard Against KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety Features EratorAssembly Carton ContentsDouble Insulation Construction Trigger LOCK-OUT Button Power Cord Trigger Switch BAR OIL CAPChain Adjustment Screw Know Your SAWStarting Your SAW Guide BAR and Chain OILStopping Your SAW Operating TipsCutting a Fallen Tree Bucking Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling Tree Important PointsLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingGeneral Recommendations PruningCustomer Responsibilities Check for Damaged or Worn PartsCheck Chain Sharpness Check Chain TensionCheck Guide BAR LubricationLubricate bar sprocket hole after each use Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsChain Replacement Chain SharpeningCustomer Serviceable Parts Chain AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Repair or replace Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedySwitch is Trigger switch failure Sprocket wornElectrolux Home Products LUX Home PRODUCTS, INC
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