SWatch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration above for cutting logs with a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your first and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

SFinish with your second cut.

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a support stand

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

which can cause you to lose your bal- ance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

SWatch out for spring poles. Spring poles are small size limbs which can whip to- ward you or pull you off balance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size

limbs.

S Be alert for spring back from any branches that are bent or under pres- sure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

S Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

SLimb a tree only after it is cut down.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

SKeep tree between you and the chain. S Remove larger branches with the cut- ting techniques described BUCKING

WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job.

S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. This cut will make the limb sag so that it falls easily on the second cut.

S Next make a second cut all the way

through the limb.

SFinish the pruning operation by using an overcut so that the stump of the limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm) from the trunk of the tree.

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the mov- ing chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad- ders, platforms, a log, or in any position

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Second cut

First cut 1/3 of way

3rd cut 1 to 2 in. (3--5 cm) from trunk of tree

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Poulan 115259926, ES400, 966432901 Bucking Using a LOG or Support Stand, Through the limb, Limbing and Pruning
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