Bucking a Log

Chain Saw Information

Log Supported On One End

Trimming a Tree (Pruning)

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING:

•If on slope, make sure log will not roll down hill. Secure log byusingwoodenstakes.Drive woodenstakesintogroundon downhill side of log. Stand on uphill side of log while cutting. Log may roll after cutting.

•Never try cutting through two logs at same time. This could increase the risk of kickback.

•While cutting log, never hold log with your hand, leg, or foot.

•While cutting log, never allow another person to hold log.

•Turn off and unplug saw before moving from one place to another.

Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections. Makesureyourfootingisfirm.Keepfeetapart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. When possible, raise log or section off ground. Do this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc.

Whencuttingthroughlog,maintaincontrolby reducing cutting pressure near end of cut. Do not relax your grip on chain saw handles. Do not let moving chain touch ground. Ground will dull moving chain. After cutting through log, release trigger to turn saw off before moving saw.

Follow directions below to buck a log.

Entire Length Of Log On Ground

Cut log from top (see Figure 17).

1.Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure 18). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep section from splintering when cut.

2.Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log from pinching guide bar and chain.

2nd Cut

1st Cut

Figure 18 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On One End

Log Supported On Both Ends

1.Make first cut from above log (see Figure 19). Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep section from splintering when cut.

2.Make second cut on underside of log, directly under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep log from pinching guide bar and chain.

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Figure 19 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On Both Ends

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe in- jury or death. See Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING: Do not extend arms above shoulders when us- ing polesaw.

CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.

Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.

1.Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see Figure 20).

2.Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut until you cut limb off.

3.Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.

4.Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.

4th Cut - Final	2nd Cut - Pruning
Stub Cut	Cut (to avoid
	pinching)
	6"
	2" to 4"
	1st Cut - Pruning
	Undercut (to avoid
	splintering)

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)

Figure 20 - Cutting A Limb

Figure 17- Bucking Log With Entire Length On Ground

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