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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Overbucking
Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that
the saw will tend to pull away from you.
Underbucking
Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw
against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under
bucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be
maintain control.
Limbing
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw
secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both
feet.
• peek ot eert eht rednu sbmil troppus regral eht evaeL
the tree off the ground while cutting.
• tuc eht evomeR .emit a ta eno tuc eb dluohs sbmiL
limbs from the work area often to help.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• mottob eht morf tuc eb dluohs noisnet rednu sehcnarB
up to avoid binding the chain saw.
• elihw was niahc eht dna uoy neewteb eert eht peeK
limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
Push
underbucking
Second
cut
First Cut
1/3 Diameter
Finishing
Cut
LOAD
Avoid cutting earth
overbucking