Bucking - Craftsman 358.351080 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
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BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size.
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13)
• Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light
pressure downward.
• Undercutting-begin on the undersideof the tog with the
top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pres-
sure upward. During undercutting,the saw will tend to
push back at you,Be prepared for this reaction and hold
the saw firmly to maintain control,
Saw Chassis
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16)
Anotherlog or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used
as supportswhen bucking.
• Area A - Undemut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an ovetcut,
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an undercut.
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1st Cut 2nd Cut
Ovemut "_
Undercut
Figure 13
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 14)
* Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
• Roll log over and finish with an overcut.
Figure 14
Another Log
Figure 16
BUCKING TIPS
° CUt only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully.Sharp pieces of wood
could be flung toward the operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another
person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the
log with your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as ira bl6wn down area. Drag the logs into
a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first. '
• Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the log.
OPERATION SAFETY
BUCKING SAFETY
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT,
ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS
OF FOOTING AND CONTROL,
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN TO
UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-
TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
• Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting.
Use Common Sense
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Maintain Secure Footing