OPERATION

nWhen bucking or felling with a wedge, it may be necessary 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 immediately.

nAs tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way.

nBe alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.

WARNING:

Never cut through to the notch when making a back cut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this is the section of wood between the notch and backcut.

REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS

See Figure 17.

A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have removed the large buttress roots.

BUCKING

See Figure 18.

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length.

nAlways make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.

nCut only one log at a time.

nSupport small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking.

nKeep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. To avoid the danger, keep the SAFE-T-TIP anti- kickback device attached while cutting. Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.

HINGE

BACK CUT

Fig. 15

WEDGE

Fig. 16

 

VERTICAL

CUT

LOOSE

SECTION

HORIZONTAL

CUT

Fig. 17

KICKBACK

Fig. 18

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UT43103 specifications

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