13
startthe sawand ca refully r eenterthe cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal w edge. Do notattempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on theunder-
side of the logwith top of saw against t helog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back t oward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your fir st cut on the compres-
sion side ofthe log. Thecompression sideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Watch f or logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with acompres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
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 branches or o bjects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree t o
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a l og, o r in a ny position which can cause
you t o l ose your balance o r con trol of t he saw .
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw . Maintain secure f ooting
and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whip toward you o r pull you of f bal-
ance. Use e xtreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that ar e bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the t ension in the wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
