Bucking with a Wedge, Bucking Logs Under Stress | Homelite UT10552

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

Contents

UT10552 OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of contents Read ALL Instructions General safety rules Refueling do not Smoke Specific safety rulesKickback Symbol Name Symbols Service Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesRelease Assembly Mixing the Fuel OperationApplications Handling the Fuel Safely See Figures 4 Filling the Fuel TankAdding BAR and Chain OIL Operating the Chain Brake RUN Position Ignition switchStarting the Engine See Figures 6 See Figures 12 Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switch StopStopping the Engine To Start a Warm Engine Pull 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 Stance Hazardous Conditions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingSee Figures 21 Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Removing Buttress RootsBucking Hinge Back CUT Wedge Finishing CUT Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress Overbucking See Figures 31 UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning Cutting Springpoles See Figures 34 MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Lubrication Sprocket 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 mm See Figures 49 Sharpening the CuttersLeft Hand Cutters Right Hand See TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge Clearance See Figures 59 Maintaining the Guide BARMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 61 Cleaning the AIR Filter See Figures 64 Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit Before adjusting the carburetor See Figures 67 Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark Plug Plate Deflector Retaining ScrewS BAR and Chain Combinations Call US First Troubleshooting Limited Warranty Statement Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities Maintenance Requirements Fuel Tank Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListAIR Filter Assy Carburetor AssyPage UT10552 California PropositionModel Number Serial Number