Limbing And Pruning - Craftsman 358.352680 - 18 IN. BAR Operator's Manual

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wood into the cut until the saw can be
removed easily. Restart saw and carefulJy
reenter the cut. Do not use a metal
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your
saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinchedsaw
Usinga log
2n d
for support
1stcut
1stGut
"rumsaw OFF and use a plastic or
woodenwedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutting use
light downward pressure.
Overcuttlng Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the log. When undercutting use
light upward pressure. 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
controlled in this position.
Alwaysmake yourfirst cut on the
compression side of the log.
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
Firstcut on compressionside of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log. (Re-
fer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut).
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• F3nishwith your second cut.
Using a_2 naCut
__lSt Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a Iog, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw,
IMPORTANT POINTS
* Watch out for spdngpoles.
Spriogpoles are small size limbs
which can whip toward you, or pull
you off balance. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs.
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of • Be atert for springback. Watch out for
the log. branches that are bent or under pres-
• Roll the log over and finish with a sec- sure. Avoid being struck by the
end overcut, branch or the saw when the tension in
• Watch for logs with a compresion the wood fibers is released.
side. See illustration above for cutting • Frequently clear branches out of the
logs with a compression side, way to avoid tdpping over them.
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