Craftsman 358.351191 Operator's Manual page 17

OPERATION
BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired tog size.L
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 23)
• Overcutting - begin on the tep side of the tog with the
bottom of the saw chassis against the tog; exert light
pressure downward
• Undercutting - begin on the underside of the tog with
the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light
pressure upward. During undercutting, the saw will tend
to push back al you Be prepared for this reaction and
hold the saw firmly to maintain control,
Undercut
Saw Chassis
Figure 23
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 24)
• Overcut with a t/3 diameter cut.
• Roll tog over and finish with an overcut.
Figure 24
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26)
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 overcuL
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the Iog_
- Finish with an undercut..
F A_,I_-_ B
2nd Cut 1st Cut
I st Cut
Sawhorse
Figure 25
1st Cut Cut
Another Log • • -_ ....
Figure 26
BUCKING TIPS
o Cut only one log at a time.
o Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of
wood could be flung toward the operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logso Never alfow another
person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the
log with your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as in a blown down area. Drag the logs
into a clear area before cutting 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
F_
_ ARNING
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT.
ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING
LOSS OF FOOTING AND CONTROL°
NEVER TURNTHE SAW UPSIDE DOWNTO
UNDERCUT.THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-
TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
BUCKING SAFETY
° Stay on uphilt side of tree when cutting
Use Common Sense
Maintain Secure Footing
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