Debranching And Pruning - Sears Craftsman 358.356091 Important Manual

4. BUCKING-- USINGANOTHERLOGAS A
" SUPPORT(Figure35):
a. In areaA:
1 .) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
_WARNING !
Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll
causing loss of footing and control.
b.. In area B:
1.) Overcut, 1/3 of the way th;ough the log.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
5. BUCKING-- USING A STAND (Figure 36,):
• a. tnareaA:
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an overeut.
b. Inarea B:
1 .) Overcut 113of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
USE COMMON SENSE
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MAINTAIN SECUREFOOTING
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O. DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-
ance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs. Slender material can
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or
pull you off balance.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches
that are bent or under pressure as you are cutting
to avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when
the tension in the wood fibers is released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear bran-
ches out of the way to avoid trippingover them.
AWARNING
Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune. Do not
stand on laUders, platforms, a log or in any position
which can cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
i_ DEBRANCHING ........
a. Always debranch a tree after it is cut down.
Only then can debranching be done safely
and properly.
b. Leave the larger lower limbs to supportthe
tree as you work.
c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work
towards the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. Fig-
ure 37.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
e. Remove larger, supporting branch_s with
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in
the bucking section.
f. Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting can cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw,
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PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do not cut if branches are higherthan
your shoulder. Get a professional to do the
job.
b. Refer to Figure38 for the pruning tech-
nique.
1 .) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb
near the trunk of the tree.
2.) Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk.
3.) Keep out of the way of the falling limb.
.4.) Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the
tree.
_ILWARNING
Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to aontact any other branches or
objects at the nose of the guide bar when debranching
Orpruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious
injury.
Remove small limbs
with one
FIRST PRUNING CUT
Figure 38
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