Limbing And Pruning - Craftsman 358.341250 Instruction Manual

wedgeof plasticor woodinto cut until
the saw canbe removedeasily,Re-
startsaw andcarefullyreenterthe cut
Donot usea metalwedge,, D o not at-
temptto restartyou_r sawwhenit is
pinchedor hungin a log,
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
* Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut)
o Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the tog_
o Finish with your second cut,,
Using a log for support
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open,
Overcutting begins on the top side of
the tog with the bottom of the saw
against the logo When overcutting use
light downward pressure..
1st Cut
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the log. When undercutting
use light upward pressure. Hold saw
firmly and maintain control° The saw
will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw up-
side down to undercut,, The saw can-
not be controlled in this position.
Always make your _irst cut on the
compression side {;f the log,, The com-
pression side of the log is where the
pressure of the fog's weight is concen-
trated_
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
o Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of
the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a sec-
ond overcut
. Watch for logs with a compression
side,, See illustration above for cutting
logs with a compression side.
2 nd
Cut
Using a support stand_ 2_._Cut
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and
guard against kickback. Do not al!ow
the moving chain to contact any other
branches or objects at the nose of the
guide bar when lirnbing or pruning.
Allowing such contact can result in se-
rious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a
tree to limb or prune, Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any po-
sition which can cause you to lose
your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
o Watch out for springpole& Spring-
poles are small size limbs which can
whip toward you or pull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cut-
ting small size limbs,