Craftsman 358.362181 Operator's Manual page 13

_WARNING:Never turn saw
upside down t oundercut. The saw
cannot becontrolled inthis position.
Always make y our first c ut o nthe
compression side ofthelog. T he com-
pression side ofthe log iswhere t he
pressure ofthe log's w eight isconcen-
trated.
First cut o n compression side o flog
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 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 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
" - l'-S" C ut
1 st Cut
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Using a support stand
2 nd
Cut
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_1st Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_IkWARNING: Be alert for and
guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving 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 posi-
tion which can cause you to lose your
balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch
the saw chain and whip toward you or
pull you off balance. Use extreme cau-
tion when cutting small size limbs or
slender material.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for
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.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently
clear branches out of the way to avoid
tripping over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut
down. Only then can limbing be done
safely and properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
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