Craftsman 358.351080 manual Bucking Safety, Types of Cutting Fig, Bucking on the Ground Fig

OPERATION

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BUCKING

Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size.

TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13)

•Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the

bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pressure downward.

•Undercutting-begin on the undersideof the tog with the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pres-

sure upward. During undercutting,the saw will tend to push back at you,Be prepared for this reaction and hold

the saw firmly to maintain control,

Undercut

Ovemut "_

Saw Chassis

Figure 13

BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16) Anotherlog or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used as supportswhen bucking.

•Area A - Undemut 1/3 of the way through the log.

-Finish with an ovetcut,

•Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.

-Finish with an undercut.

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	1st Cut	2nd Cut

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BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 14)

*Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.

•Roll log over and finish with an overcut.

Figure 14

Another Log

Figure 16

BUCKING TIPS

°CUt only one log at a time.

•Cut shattered wood very carefully.Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator.

•Use 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.

•Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are

tangled such as ira bl6wn down area. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and

cleared logs first. '

•Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log.

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OPERATION SAFETY

BUCKING SAFETY

WARNING:

DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT,

ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS

OF FOOTING AND CONTROL,

NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN TO

UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-

TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.

• Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting.

Use Common Sense Maintain Secure Footing

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