Craftsman 358.360831 Instruction Manual page 12

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge 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.
,_.Overcutting ,j_ _/_/
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 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
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
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• Overcut through /3 of the diameter
of the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for logs 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. (Re-
fer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut).
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
2na Cut
I st Cut
1st Cut
Using a support stand
_/2 nd Cut
__Cut
1st/Cut _..,_
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_lJ WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the mov-
ing chain to contact any other branches
or objects at the nose of the guide bar
when limbing or pruning. Allowing such
contact can result in serious 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 springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can whip
toward you, or pull you off balance.
Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs.
• Be alert for springback from any
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. 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 over them.
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