Homelite UT10552 Bucking with a Wedge, Bucking Logs Under Stress, Overbucking, Finishing CUT

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operation

BUCKING WITH A WEDGE

See Figure 27.

If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching.

Note: When bucking or felling with a wedge, you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device to allow the bar to be drawn through the cut. After you complete the cut, reinstall the tip.

BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS

See Figure 28.

Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

Give special attention to logs under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching.

OVERBUCKING

See Figure 29.

Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you.

WEDGE

Fig. 27

Log Supported at One End

FINISHING CUT	LOAD

1st CUT 1/3 Dia

Log Supported at Both Ends 1st CUT 1/3 Dia

LOAD

FINISHING CUT	Fig. 28

Overbucking

Fig. 29

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Contents UT10552 OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesRefueling do not Smoke Specific safety rulesKickback Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesRelease Assembly Mixing the Fuel OperationApplications Handling the Fuel SafelySee Figures 4 Filling the Fuel TankAdding BAR and Chain OIL Operating the Chain BrakeRUN Position Ignition switchStarting the Engine See Figures 6See Figures 12 Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switch StopStopping the Engine To Start a Warm EnginePull and Push Adjusting Idle SpeedIdle speed screw T Pull Push Proper Grip on Handles Kickback PrecautionsSee Figures 16 Underside Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Proper Cutting StanceHazardous Conditions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingSee Figures 21 Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Removing Buttress RootsBucking Hinge Back CUT WedgeFinishing CUT Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OverbuckingSee Figures 31 UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesSee Figures 34 MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationSprocket Chain Drive LinksBAR Groove Chain Drive Links See Figures 44 Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats on Drive Links Raker Depth Gauge Clearance Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 47 ≈ .050 in .25 mm 050 1.25 mmSee Figures 49 Sharpening the CuttersLeft Hand Cutters Right Hand See TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 59 Maintaining the Guide BARMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardSee Figures 61 Cleaning the AIR FilterSee Figures 64 Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit Before adjusting the carburetorSee Figures 67 Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugPlate Deflector Retaining ScrewSBAR and Chain Combinations Call US First TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyCoverage MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities Maintenance RequirementsFuel Tank Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListAIR Filter Assy Carburetor AssyPage UT10552 California PropositionModel Number Serial Number