Oregon CS1200-092 Original Instruction Manual page 22

• When the log is supported on both ends, cut
/ of that diameter from the top overbuck,
then make the finished cut by underbucking
the lower / to meet the first cut (Fig.
FIG. 29
BUCKING A LOG
1ST CUT OVERBUCK (1/3 DIAMETER)
TO AVOID SPLINTERING
2ND CUT UNDERBUCK (2/3 DIAMETER) TO
MEET 1ST CUT (TO AVOID PINCHING)
• When bucking on a slope, always stand on the
uphill side of the log (Fig.
FIG. 30
BUCKING ON A SLOPE
STAND ON UPHILL SIDE
WHEN CUTTING BECAUSE
LOG MAY ROLL
• To maintain complete control when cutting
through, release the cutting pressure near the
end of the cut without relaxing the grip on the
chainsaw handles.
• Don't let the chain contact the ground.
• After completing the cut, wait for the saw
chain to stop before you move the chainsaw.
• Always stop the motor before moving from
tree to tree.
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Operating the Chainsaw
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Chainsaw Model CS1200-092