orwood into the cut until the saw can be
removed easily. Restart saw and carefulJy reenter the cut. Do not use a metal
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinchedsaw
Usinga log 2n d for support
1stcut
1stGut
"rumsaw OFF and use a plastic or woodenwedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure.
OvercuttlngUndercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use
light upward pressure. 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
controlled in this position.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND
•Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Re- fer to the illustration below for your first and second cut).
•Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
•F3nishwith your second cut.
Using a_2 | naCut |
__lStCut
Alwaysmake yourfirst cut on the compressionside of the log.
First cut on compression side of log |
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| LIMBING | AND PRUNING | |
| WARNING: | Never climb into a tree to | |
| limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, | ||
Second cut | platforms, a Iog, or in any position | ||
which can cause you to lose your bal- | |||
| ance or control of the saw, | ||
| IMPORTANT POINTS | ||
| * Watch out for spdngpoles. | ||
| Spriogpoles are small size limbs | ||
Firstcut on compressionside of log | which can whip toward you, or pull | ||
you off balance. Use extreme caution | |||
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT | |||
when cutting small size limbs. | |||
•Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of • Be atert for springback. Watch out for
• | the log. | branches that are | bent or under pres- | |
Roll the log over and finish with a sec- | sure. Avoid being | struck | by the | |
| end overcut, | branch or the saw when | the tension in | |
• | Watch for logs with a compresion | the wood fibers is released. | ||
side. See illustration above for cutting • Frequently clear branches out of the
logs with a compression side, | way to avoid tdpping over them. |
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