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S W atch for logs with a compre ssion side
to preve nt 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 firs t cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your
firs t and second cut)
S Your first cut shoul d extend
1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Fini sh with your second cut.
1
st
Cu
2
nd
Cut
Using a log for support
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 mov-
ing chain to contact any other branches
or objects at the nose of the guide bar
when limbing or pruning. Allowing such
contact c an result in serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not s tand on lad-
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position
which can caus e you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the s aw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Wat ch out for spring poles. Spring poles
are small size limbs which can whip to-
war d you or pull you off bal a n ce. Use
extreme caution when cutt i ng small size
limbs.
S Be alert for spri ng back fr om any
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure . Avoid being struck by the branch
or the saw when the tension in the wood
fiber s is released.
S Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid trippi ng over them.
LIMBING
S Lim b a t ree only aft er i t is cut down.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
fell ed tree to support the tree as you
work.
S Start at the base of the fell ed tree and
work toward the top, cutt i ng branches
and limbs. Remove smal l limbs wit h one
cut.
S Keep tr ee between you and the chain.
S Remove lar ger branches with the cut-
ting techniques descri bed
BUCKING
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
fr eely hanging li mbs. Undercutt i ng
could cause li mbs 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 c ut all the way
through the limb.
S Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump o f the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)
from the trunk of the tree.
First cut
1/3 of way
Second cut
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.
(3--5 cm) from
trunk of tree
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