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Overcutting Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolves cutting on theunder-
sideof the log with top of s aw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain contr ol.
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 thelog. 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 witha c ompression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustration for cutting 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
illustration 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 supportstand
1st Cut
2ndCut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar w hen limb-
ingor pruning. Allowing such contact canre-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Nev er climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,a log, or in any positionwhich c an
cause you to lose your balance or control of
thesaw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

SWork slowly, keeping both hands firmly
grippedon the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ingand balanc e.
SWatch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slendermaterial may catcht he saw chain
andbe whipped toward y ou or pull you off
balance.
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 itis cut down. Only
thencan limbingbe done safely andprop-
erly.
SLeave the larger limbs underneath the
felledtree to support t he tree as you work.
SStartat the base of the felled tr ee and work
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.