Debranchingandpruning - Husqvarna 23 Compact Operator's Manual

4. BUCKING USING ANOTHER LOGAS
A WARNING
A SUPPORT
Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion
a. In area A:
can roll causing loss of footing and control.
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1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B:
1.) Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
5. BUCKING USINGA STAND
a. In area A:
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B:
1.) Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log,
2.) Finish with an undercut.
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Use Common Sense
Maintain'Secure Footing
D. DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING
Work slowly keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintainsecure footingand
balance.
Watch out for springpoles. Useextreme caution
when cuttingsmall size limbs. Slendermaterial
maycatchthesawchainandbewhipped toward you
or pullyouoffbalance.
Be alert for springback. Watchoutforbranches
that are bent or under pressure asyou are cutting to
avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when
the tension in the wood fibers is released.
Keep a clear work area. Frequentlyclear
branches outofthewaytoavoid tripping overthem.
A WARNING
Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune.
Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in
an position which can cause you to lose your
r ba ance or control of the saw.
1. DEBRANCHING
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Always debranch a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can debranchingbe done safe-
ly and properly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the to , cuttin branches and
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limbs. Remove small imbs wit one cut. Fig-
ure 26.
Kee the tree between you and the chain.
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Cut romthe sideofthe tree opposite the branch
you are cutting.
Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in
the bucking section.
1.) Undercut1/3 of thewaythroughthe log.
2.) Finishwithan overcut.
Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercuttingcould
causelimbsto fallandpinchthe saw.
2. PRUNING
a.
b.
Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do notcutif branches arehigherthan
yourshoulder.Get a professional to dothejob.
Refer to Figure 27 for the pruning tech-
nique.
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb
near the trunk of the tree.
2.) Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk.
3.) Keep out of the way of the falling limb.
4.) Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the
tree.
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A WARNING
Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not
allow the moving chain to contact any other
branches or ob"ects at the nose of the guide bar
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when debranc ing or pruning. Allowing such
contact can result in serious injury.
Remove Small Limbs With One Cut
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Figure 26
Third
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Ill
i ?irst Pruning Cut
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Figure 27
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