Poulan 530088788 operating instructions Cutting a Fallen Tree, Types of Cutting Used for Bucking

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and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron.

SBe alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-

ing cut, or movement in the upper branches.

SAs tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned re-

treat path.

SBe extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To avoid injury, do not cut down a partially fall- en tree with your saw.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length.

WARNING: Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control. Do not stand downhill of the log being cut.

IMPORTANT POINTS

SCut only one log at a time.

SCut shattered wood very carefully; sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-

ator.

SUse a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot.

S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out ex- posed and cleared logs first.

Overcutting Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you.

WARNING: Never turn saw upside 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

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open.

BUCKING WITHOUT A

SUPPORT

SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of log. S Roll log over; finish with a second overcut. S Watch for saws with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration for cutting logs with a compres-

sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP- PORT STAND

SRemember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log.

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

Overcutting begins on the top side of the log

1st Cut

with the saw against the log. When overcut-

ting use light downward pressure.

 

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Contents 3450 Handle Fuel with Caution Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderEned after tensioning the chain KickbackReduce the Chance Kickback Maintain ControlElbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake Back toward the operator Safety Notice Exposure toChecking the tension Throttle LOCK-OUT ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your SAW Throttle TriggerImportant Points to Remember ON/STOP SwitchFueling Engine BAR and Chain LubricationImportant Points Starting a Warm EngineNecessary Tree Felling TechniquesFelling Large Trees Notch CUT and Felling the TreeBucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or SUP- Port StandCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingAIR Filter PruningLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingInspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen BAR MaintenanceCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Carburetor AdjustmentsCall Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyMotors or switches, furnaces, etc StorageLigations The U. S. Environmental Electrolux Home Products North AMERICA, Division of WCI Out

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