5.BUCKING w USING A STAND (Figure 35):
a.In areaA:
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log. 2.) Finish with an overcut.
b÷ In area B:
1.) Overcut 1/3 of theway through the log.
2,) Finish with an undercut.
2ND CUT 1ST CUT 2ND CUT
FIRST
CUTCUTCUT
Figure 35
D. DEBRANCHING ANDPRUNING II,:.i:
•Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw =with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-
ance,
•Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution
may catch the saw chain andbe whipped toward
' - you or,pult you off balance. ',
eBe alert for sPringback. Watch.out for branches that are bent or under pressure as youare cutting
to avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released,
•Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear bran- ches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.
1. DEBRANCHING
Limit debranching to limbs shoulder height or below. Always debranch a tree
,'afterit isCut down. Only then can debranching bedone safely and properly.
b.Leave the larger lower limbs to support the
_ :tree asyou work:
c.Start at the base of the felled tree and work towards the top,_ cutting branches and
,. _ . :limbs. Remove small timbswith one cut. Fig-
=ure36.
d.Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut _from .the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting. ,=
eo Remove larger, supporting branches with the1!3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in
.... the bucking section. = =
...... 1.) Start with an overcut
2,) Finish with an overcut
f.Always =use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
.... | cause imbs to fall and pinc h the saw. |
2.PRUNING
"a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
:.... below. Do not cut if branches are higher than
your shoulder. Get a professional to do the
ijob_ :
b. Refer to Figure 37 for the pruning tech- nique.
_: 1,) Undercut 1/3 of the waythrough the limb : near the trunk ofthe tree.
2.) Finish with an 0vercut farther Outfrom the
' | trunk. |
| : : | _ | .... '_: |
3.) | Keep out of the way of the fall!ng limb. | ||||
4.) | Cut thestump | flush | near the trunk of the | ||
| tree. | ' | ' | :: | ' ": .... |
WARNING!
Never climb int0a tree to debranch or prune_ Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log or inany positionwhich might cause you to Jose control of
USE COMMONSENSE_ :
..... Remove smaii limbs
with one cut,.
Figure36
IJl SECONOPRUNINGCUT
THIRD
PRUNINGCUT
FIRST PRUNING CUT
Figure 37
WARNING!
BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK. Do not allow the moving chain to con- tact any other branches or objects atthe nose of the guide bar, when debranching or,pruning. Al- lowing such contact could result in serious per- sonal injury.
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