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Overcutting beginsonthetopsideof thelog
with the saw against the log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercuttinginvolvescuttingontheunder-
sideofthelogwithtopofsawagainstthelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
First cut on pressure side of log
Second cut
First cut on pressure side of log
Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diamete r of the
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Give special attention to logs under strain
to prevent the saw from pinching. Make
the first cut onthe pressure side to relieve
the stress on the log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
pressure side of the log.
S Your first cut should extend
1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Usingalogforsupport
2
nd
Cut
1
st
Cut
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branched or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury .
WARNING: Neverclimbintoatreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,alog,or inany positionwhich cancause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen-
der material may catch the sawchainandbe
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or underpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in thewood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafteritis cutdown. Only
then can limbingbe donesafely andprop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree tosupportthe tree as you work.
S Start at base of thefelledtreeand workto-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain
as much as possible.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw .
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches arehigher than your shoulder.Get
a professional to do the job.
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