Poulan Pro PP4620AV Instruction Manual page 12

NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch. If us-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to prevent dulI-
ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion Once the notch is cut, remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
Final cut here 2 i_ches above
First out center of notch _/
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N\', L_.J_'
• After removing the wood ftom the notch,
make the felling cut on the opposite side of
the notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches h_gher than the center of the
notch. This wilI leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to form
a hinge. This hinge w{ll help prevent the tree
from fa_ling in the wrong direction.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling
cut
,/
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felting cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
control the direction of fall To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
• Be alert to s_gns that the tree is ready to fal}:
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,
or movement in the upper branches.
• As tree starts to fall stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with
partially fallen trees that may be poody
supported. When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tracto£
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a falien
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 Iog 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 hold the log while
cutting and never hold the fog with your teg
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 pul}ing out exposed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
_'WARNING: ff saw becomes
pinched or hung in a Iog, don't try to force it
out. You can lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw, dr_ve a wedge of p}astic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metalwedge. 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 the top side of the tog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting Undercutting
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 control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
_ WARNING:
Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
AIways 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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