Limbing And Pruning - Craftsman 358.350160 Operator's Manual

or woodintothe cutuntil
the saw can be
removed easily. Restart saw and carefully
reenter the cut. Do not use a metal
wedge. Do not attemptto restartyour
saw when it is pinchedor hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcuffing use
light downward pressure.
Overcutting Undercutting
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 upside
down to undercut, The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
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for support _ 2nd Cut ,,_
_st Cut
I st Cut
2nd Cut _
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log. (Re-
fer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut).
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log,
• Finish with your second cut.
Using/_ ndCut
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Always make your first cut on the
compression side of the log,
First cut on compassion side of log
Second cut
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First cut on compression slde of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• 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 compresion
side. See illustration above for cutting
logs with a compression side.
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune, Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpoles.
Springpoles are small size limbs
which can whip toward you, or pull
you off balance, Use extreme caution
when cuffing small size limbs.
• Be alert for springback, Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.
• Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping over them.
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