Craftsman 358.360170 Parts List page 12

Overoutting begins onthetop side of
the log with thebottom o fthe saw
against thelog. W hen o vercutting use
light d ownward pressure.
Undercutting ..
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the tog. When undercutting
use light upward pressure. Hold saw
firmiy and maintain control. The saw
witt tend to push back toward you.
4_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 com_ession side of log
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 tog over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for togs 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 t/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for eupport
1st Cut
Using a support stand
_i! 2ndOut
L
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
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.
i_,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 springpotes. SpringpoIes
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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