Makita DCS 7300, DCS6401, DCS 7901, DCS 6400, DCS 7900, DCS 7301 manual Limbing, Bucking

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WARNING!

There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously (fig. 29). If you are inexperienced with a chain saw plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a professional.

Limbing

Limbing is removing the branches fiom a fallen tree.

WARNING!

There is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. Do not work with the nose of the bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbswith the nose of the guide bar. Do not stand on a log while limbingit -you may slip or the log may roll.

Bucking

Bucking is cutting a log into sections.

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WARNING!

1.When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make sure the log will not roll down-hill. If on a slope, stand on the up-hill side of the log (see fig. 31). Watch out for rolling logs.

WARNING!

2. Cut only one log at a time.

WARNING!

3.Shattered wood should be cut very carefully. Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the saw.

Start limbing by leaving the lower limbsto support the logoff the ground (fig. 30). Always cut from the top of the limb. Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs. A pinch may result or the limb may fall, causing loss of control. If a pinchoccurs, stop the engine and remove the saw, by lifting the limb.

WARNING!

Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under tension. The limbs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw or injury to the operator.

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WARNING!

4.When cutting small logs, use a sawhorse (fig. 32). Never permit another person to hold the log. Never hold the log with your leg or foot.

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