Cutting A Fallen Tree (Bucking); Types Of Cutting Used For Bucking; Bucking Without A Support/Using A Log Or Support Stand - Poulan Pro PP4218AVX Instruction Manual

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size
_k WARNING:
Do not stand on theleg
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control Do not stand downhilI
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-
toe
• Use a sawhorse to cut sinai[ iogs Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting end 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
c_eared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
_WARNING:
If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out. You can lose control of the saw res ulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw Stop the
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut untiI the saw can be removed easiIy. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metaI wedge Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in e _og.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use e plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the bg
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
_ Overcutting f ¥ ''
Undercutting "__ .,_-,
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
#Second cut
First cut on compression side of Iog
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations 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 a log for support 2 {_dCut
1st Cut
Using a support stand nd Cut
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use _ight upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you
A_ik WARNING: Neverturnsawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated
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1st Cut