Craftsman 358.355071 Operator's Manual page 16

2. TYPES OF CUTTING USED F'_um28.
--Overcutling - begin on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log;
exert lightpressure downward.
Undercutting - begin on the underside of the
fog with the top of the saw againstthe log;exert
light pressure upward. During undercutting,
the saw will tend to push back at you. Be pre-
pared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly
to maintaincontrol.
A WARNING
If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't try to
force it out. You can loose control of the saw resulting
in serious personal injury and/or damage to the saw.
Stop the saw,drive a wedge of plastic or wood intothe
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Figure 29.
Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut, To avoid
ldckbackand chain damage, do not usea metalwedge.
Do not attempt to restart yoursawwhen itispinched or
hung in a log.
3. BUCKING-- WITHOUTA SUPPORT
a. Overcutwitha 1/3diametercut.
b. Rolllogoverandflnishwithanovercut.:
4, .BUCKING _ USING ANOTHER LOG AS A
SUPPORT (Figure 30):
_k WARNING
Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll
causing loss of footing and control.
a. In areaA:
t.) Undercut l /3 of the way throughthe log
2.) Finishwith an overcut.
b. In areaB:
"{.) Overcut, 1/3of the waythrough thelog.
2.) F_nishwith an undercut.
5. BUCKING-- USING A STAND (Figure 31):
a. In areaA:
I.) Undercut 1/3 of the way throughthe log.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
b. in area B:
1.) Overcut 1/3ofthewaythroughthelog.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
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D.
e Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-
•
ante.
• • Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs. Slender materia!
can catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pullyou offbalance.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches
that are bent or under pressure as you are cuing
to avoid being struck by the branch orthe saw when
the tension inthe wood fibe_,_isreleased.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear bran-
ches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.
.j _ WARNING
I Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune, Do not
_ stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any position
| which can cause you to tose your balance or contrel of
| the saw.
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WEDGE USED TO
HOLD CUT OPEN.
Figure29
B
1st
Cut
USING
ANOTHER
LOG AS A SUPPORT
1st
Figure30
lAI ,B I Al
2nd CUT 1st CUT CUT
1st 2nd 1st
CUT CUT CUT
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Figure31
WARNING
Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other branches or
objectsatthe nose of the guide barwhen debranching
or pruning, Allowing such contact can result in serious
personalinjury.
USE COMMON SENSE
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MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING