Limbing And Pruning - Craftsman 358.350200 Instruction Manual

Overeutting begins onthetop side of
the log with thebottom o fthe saw
against thelog. W hen o vercutting use
light d ownward pressure.
Overcutting Undercutting
Undercutting invotves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the tog. When undercutting
use light upward pressure. Hold saw
firmty and maintain control The saw
witl tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw up-
side down to undercut. The saw can-
not be controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the com-
pression side of the log. The compres-
sion side of the log is where the pres-
sure of the log's weight is
concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the log.
• Roll the tog over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for togs with a compression
side to prevent the saw from pinch-
ing. See illustrations above for cut-
ting logs with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations for your first
and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend t/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support _/ 2 ndCut
t st Cut
Using a s_lpport stand 2I_dCut
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/ _ 1st Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
i_t'WARNING: Be alert for and
guard against kickback. Do not alIow
the moving chain to contact any other
branches or objects at the nose of the
guide bar when limbing or pruning, Al-
lowing such contact can result in seri-
ous injury,
_WARNING: Never climb into a
tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any po-
sition which can cause you to lose
your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpotes.
Springpoies are small size limbs
which can whip toward you, or puIt
you off balance. Use extreme cau-
tion when cutting small size limbs.
• Be alert for springback from any
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.
• Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping on them.
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