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Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the saw against the log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
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.
First cut on pressure side of log
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on pressure side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
S Overcut through
of the diameter of the
1/3
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S 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.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
pressure side of the log.
S Your first cut should extend
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
nd
2
Cut
st
1
Cut
nd
2
Cut
Using a support stand
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branched or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, or in any position which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen-
der material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
of the
1/3
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at base of the felled tree and work to-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain
as much as possible.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
st
1
Cut
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
PRUNING
WARNING
shoulder height or below.
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
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nd
2
Cut
st
1
Cut
st
1
Cut
nd
2
Cut
: Be alert for and guard
: Never climb into a tree to
: Limit pruning to limbs
Do not cut if
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