Poulan 330, 380 Cutting a Fallen Tree, Types of Cutting Used for Bucking, Sion side

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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.

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.

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

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- lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-

sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP- PORT STAND

S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log (refer to the il- lustrations below for your first and second cuts).

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

S Finish with your second cut.

Using a log for support 2nd Cut

Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the saw against the log. When overcut- ting use light downward pressure.

Overcutting Undercutting

1st Cut

2nd Cut

1st Cut

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.

Using a support stand 2nd Cut

1st Cut

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Plan Ahead Tions found in this manualOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackKickback Safety Features Reduce the Chance KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working AreaChain Brake Computed kickback angle CKA TableSymmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Model BAR Chain P/NSafety Notice Exposure to Attaching the BAR & Chain If notAdjusting the tension Checking the tensionFit chain drive links into bar groove Are in the bar grooveON/STOP Switch Know Your SAWThrottle Trigger Throttle LOCK-OUTON/STOP Switch Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engineBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Inertia activating function controlTree Felling Techniques Felling Large TreesEngine CutBucking Using a LOG or SUP- Port Stand Cutting a Fallen TreeTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Without a SupportLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingPruning AIR FilterCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Carburetor AdjustmentsBAR Maintenance Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenNeed a Service PART? Need ASSISTANCE?Trouble Cause Remedy Your Warranty Rights and OB Ligations The U. S. Environmental

330, 380 specifications

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