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LIMBINGLimbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking.
Never remove a limb from a tree while it is supporting your weight.
EBe careful of the tip touching other limbs.
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Always use both hands.
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LDon’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical
I position. If the saw should kickback, you may not have
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BUCKINGBucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces.
There are a few basic rules which apply to all bucking operations.
IKeep both hands on the handles at all times.
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ASupport logs if possible.
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Do not cut above chest height
Know how limb is stressed
Leave supporting limbs till last
Slide support logs under trunk
No standing on log
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When cutting on a slope or hillside, always stand uphill.
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NCAUTIONOStay on the uphill side of logs.Stay on the uphill side of logs
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