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LIMBING THICK BRANCHES

When limbing thick branches, the guide bar may get pinched easily. Branches under tension often snap up, so cut troublesome branches in small steps. Apply the same principles as for cross cutting. Think ahead and be aware of the possible consequences of all your actions.

CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING

Before starting to cut through the log, try to imagine what is going to happen. Look out for stresses in the log and cut through it in such a manner that the guide bar will not get pinched.

CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON TOP

Take a ﬁrm stance. Begin with an upper cut. Do not cut too deeply, about 1/3 of the log diameter is enough. Finish with a bottom cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 22)

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Fig. 22

22.Relieving cut

23.Cross cut

24.Pressure on top

25.Pressure side

26.Tension side

27.Relative depth of saw cuts

THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH

Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. (Fig. 23)

Fig. 23

If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom cut. (Fig. 24)

Fig. 24

WARNING

KICKBACK DANGER

Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback.

CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON BOTTOM

Take a ﬁrm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The depth of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log diameter.

Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 25)

Fig. 25

28.Relieving cut

29.Cross cut

30.Pressure on bottom

31.Tension side

32.Pressure side

33.Relative depth of saw cuts

THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH

Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is close to the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 26)

Fig. 26

WARNING

KICKBACK DANGER

Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. (Fig. 27)

Fig. 27