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startthe saw and c arefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
usea metal wedge. Donot attempt to restart
yoursaw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turns aw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downw ard pres-
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolves cutting on the under-
sideof the log with top of s aw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Nev er turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionside of the log. Thecompression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
Firstcut on compression side of log
Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
SRoll the log over and finish with a sec ond
overcut.
SWatchfor logs wit ha c ompression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations forc utting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
SRemember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
SYour first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
SFinish with your second cut.
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Usingalogforsupport
2nd Cut
1st Cut
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Usinga support stand
1st Cut
2nd Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or obje cts
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowin g such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING: Nev er climb into a tree t o
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat -
forms,a log, or in any position w hich can cause
you to lose your balance or controlof the saw.
IMPORTANTPOINTS
SWork slowly, keeping both hands firmly
grippedon t he saw. Mai ntain secure footing
and balance.
SWatch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chainand whip toward you or pull you off bal -
ance. Use extreme caution when cut ting
small size limbs or slender material.
SBe alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
sawwhen the tens ion in the wood fibers is
released.
SKeep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
SAlwayslimb a tree after it is cut down. Only
thencan limbing be done s afely and prop-
erly.