Bucking A Log; Trimming A Tree (Pruning) - Remington RM0818BPS Owner's Manual

CHAIN SAW INFORMATION

BUCKING A LOG

WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback to avoid
risk of kickback.
WARNING:
• If on slope, make sure log
will not roll down hill. Secure
log by using wooden stakes.
Drive wooden stakes into
ground on downhill side of
log. Stand on uphill side of
log while cutting. Log may
roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through
two logs at same time. This
could increase the risk of
kickback.
• While cutting log, never hold
log with your hand, leg, or
foot.
• While cutting log, never
allow another person to hold
log.
• Turn off and unplug saw
before moving from one
place to another.
Bucking a log is cutting a log into sections.
Make sure your footing is fi rm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet. When
possible, raise log or section off ground. Do
this by using limbs, logs, chocks, etc.
When cutting through log, maintain control by
reducing cutting pressure near end of cut. Do
not relax your grip on chain saw handles. Do
not let moving chain touch ground. Ground
will dull moving chain. After cutting through
log, release trigger to turn saw off before
moving saw.
Follow directions below to buck a log.
Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut log from top (see Figure 17).
Figure 17- Bucking Log With Entire
Length On Ground
Log Supported On One End
1. Make fi rst cut on underside of log (see
Figure 18). Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter
of log. This cut will keep section from
splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above fi rst
cut. Cut down to meet fi rst cut. This
cut will keep log from pinching guide
bar and chain.
2nd Cut
Figure 18 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On One End
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make fi rst cut from above log (see
Figure 19). Cut 1/3 through diameter
of log. This cut will keep section from
splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log,
directly under fi rst cut. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet fi rst
cut. This will keep log from pinching
guide bar and chain.
2nd Cut
Figure 19 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On Both Ends
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TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)

WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe
injury or death. See Kickback to
avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not extend
arms above shoulders when us-
ing polesaw.
CAUTION: Seek professional
help if facing conditions beyond
your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting
limbs from a living tree. Make sure your
1st Cut
footing is fi rm. Keep feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions
below to trim a tree.
1. Make fi rst cut six inches from tree trunk
on underside of limb. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through
diameter of limb (see Figure 20).
2. Move two to four inches farther out
on limb. Make second cut from above
limb. Continue cut until you cut limb
off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as
possible on underside of limb stub. Use
top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut.
Cut down to meet third cut. This will
remove limb stub.
1st Cut
4th Cut - Final
Stub Cut
Figure 20 - Cutting A Limb
2nd Cut - Pruning
Cut (to avoid
pinching)
6"
2" to 4"
1st Cut - Pruning
Undercut (to avoid
splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)