Bucking; Pruniung And Debranching - Sears Craftsman 358.352320 Owner's Manual

Fellin
Cut
Fig. X
Fig. Y
recti0n
of Fall
FELLING (Cutting down a tree)
A
Small Trees - Less than 8" across
1 If there is doubt about the direction of fatl, use
"notch" method described in B
2.. Make a single felling cut on the side away from the
direction of fall. Don't cut all the way through!
3, When the tree starts to fall, turn saw off, put the saw
down and GET AWAY QUICKLY!
B
Large Trees - 8" or larger across (Fig X)
1. The notch is very important The tree will try to fall
"into" the notch
2.. Make the bottom notch cut first, about 1/3 to 1/2 way
into the tree
3 Complete the notch with the slant cut Remove the
wedge of wood before going on,
4, The felling cut is next Make it on the side opposite the
notch
5 It is made 2" higher than the bottom of the notch
6. DO NOT try to cut through to the notch..
7. Asthe treestartsto fall, turn saw off, put thesaw clown
and GET AWAY QUICKLY!
BUCKING
Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces_
[] Use Both Hands - grip the saw firmly with the thumb and
forefinger wrapped around the handle
O Stand Uphill - a log that is cut loose wilt roll downhill.
[] Keep The Chain Out Of The Dirt - dirt will dull the chain.
A dull chain is unsafe,
[] Stand to the left of the saw_
How To (Fig_ Y)
A In area "A", come up from the bottom 1/3 of the way.
Finish by coming down from the top,
B In area "B', come down from the top t/3 of the way.
Finish by coming up from the bottom
PRUNING AND DEBRANCHING
1 Be Careful
O Use Both Hands - keep a firm grip.
O Look Out For Kickback -- don't let the tip of the bar
touch anything while the engine is running=
O Don't Cut Overhead - keep the saw below chest high° The
chain is too close to your face in this position
2 Pruning (Cutting limbs from standing tree)
O Don't Use The Saw in A Tree - It is very dangerous_Get
professional help,.
O Keep Both Hands On The Saw - keep a firm grip
O Be Sure Of Your Support - don't cut off balance,
O Cut Up From The Bottom, Finish Down From The Top°
3 Debranching (Cutting the limbs from a fallen tree)
O Cut On The Opposite Side Of The Tree - keep the tree
between you and the chain,
O Be Sure Of Your Footing - work slowly and deliberately
O Look Out For Springpoles - limbs bent under pressure
wilt snap up at you when cuL