Bucking - Craftsman 358.352161 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired• log size.
"I_nPES
OF CU'I-rlNG
(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 underside of the log 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 prep.ared for this reaction and hold
the saw firmly to maintain control.
Saw Chassis
Figure 13
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 14)
• Overcut with a 1t3 diameter cut.
• Roll log over and finish with an overcut.
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Figure 14
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16)
Another log or a stand, Such as a sawhorse, may be used
as supports when bucking.
• Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an ovemut.
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an undercut.
2nd Cut 2nd Cut
1st !1st Cut
Sawhorse
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_anarea where, logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled suchas ina blown down area. Drag the logs into
a clear area beforecutting 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
Maintain Secure Footing
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