Poulan Pro 220 LE Instruction Manual page 12

• DO NOT c ut d own a partially fallen tree
with y our saw. Be extremely cautious with
partially fallen t rees t hat may bepoorly
supported. When atree d oesn't fall c om-
pletely, set the s aw aside and p ull down the
tree w ith acable winch, block and t ackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
_WARNING: Donot standonthelog
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
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 oper-
ator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hotd the log wMe
cutting and never hold the log with you r 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.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
,I_WARNING:
tf saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out. You ca n lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stopthe
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter thecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wed e to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on thetop side of thelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres_
sure.
Overcutting Undercutting
,1_ WARNING:
Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side oftheiog. Thecompression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
Second out
Second cut
g
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diarneter 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 onthe
compression side of the tog.
(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
1st Cut
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain controt.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.