Bucking; Debranching And Pruning - Craftsman 358.34160 Operator's Manual

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BUCKING-- USING ANOTHER LOG AS A
SUPPORT(Figure 31):
a. In areaA:
1 .) Undercut 1/3 oftheway throughthe log.
2.) Finishwith anovercut.
b. in areaB:
1.) Overcut, 1/3 ofthe way throughthe tog.
2.) Finish withan undercut.
BUCKING-- USING A STAND (Figure 32):
a. in areaA:
t .) Undercut 1/3 ofthe way throughthe log.
2.) Rnish withan overcut.
b. Inarea B:
1.) Overcut 1i3ofthewaythroughthe log._
2.) Finish withan undercut.
,_WARNING " •
Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll
causing Jossof footing and control,
MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING
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D. DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING
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• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with
a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Watch out for spdngpoles. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs. Slender matedal can
catch the saw chain and be whippedtowardyou or
pull you offbalance.
• Be alert for spdngbsck. Watch out forbranchesthat
are bent or under pressureas you arecuttingto avoid
being struck bythe branch orthe saw when the ten-
sion in the wood fibers is released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently, d ear branches
out ofthe way_oavoidtrippingoverthem.
WARNING
Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune. Do not
stand on laddem, platforms, a log or in any posltTon
which can cause you to lose control of the saw.
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2. PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do notcut if branches are higherthan
yourshoulder.Get a professionalto do thejob.
b. Refer to Figure 34 for pruning technique.
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb
near thetrunk of the tree.
2.) Finish_vith an overcut fartherout from the
trunk.
3.) Keep out of the way of the falling limb.
4.) Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the
tree.
A WARNING
Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other branches or
ob_=ctset the nose of the guide bar when debmnch-
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious Injury.
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1. DEBRANCHING
a. Always debranch a tree after It is cut down.
Onlythen can debranching bedone safelyand
properly.
b. Leave the langer lower limbs to support the
tree as you work.
c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work
towards the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut. Figure 33.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
e. Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques deecdhed in
the bucking section.
f. Always use an ovemuttocutsmallandfreely
hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
REMOVE SMALL LIMBSi
ONE
CUT
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SECOND PRUNINGCUT
I),%1 " J[THIRD
PRUNING CUT
RRST PRUNINGCUT
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