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CUTTING A FALLEN
TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a
fallen tree to the desired log size.
_IkWARNING:
Do not stand on the
log being cut. Any portion can roll
causing
loss of footing and control. Do
not stand downhill of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully;
sharp pieces of wood could be flung
toward operator.
• Use a sawhorse
to cut small logs.
Never allow another person to hold
the log while cutting and never hold
the log with your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs,
limbs, and roots are tangled such as
in a blown down area.
Drag the logs
into a clear area before cutting by
pulling out exposed
and cleared logs
first.
TYPES OF CUTTING
USED FOR
BUCKING
_/L WARNING:
If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to
force it out. You can lose control of the
saw resulting in injury and/or damage
to the saw.
Stop the saw, drive a
wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed
easily.
Restart the saw and carefully
reenter
the cut. To avoid kickback and chain
damage,
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
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.
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.
_ILWARNING:
Neverturn
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
Second
cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT
A SUPPORT
• Overcut through
1/3of 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
for cutting 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
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
2 nd
Cut
/
1st Cut
1st Cut
2nd C Ll't"_b- :'-_'._
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