Bucking Using A Log Or Support Stand; Limbing; Pruning - Craftsman 358.341140 Operator's Manual

• Watchfor logswith a compression • Frequently clearbranchesoutof the
side.Seeillustrationabove
for cuffing way to avoid tnppmgover them.
logs with a compression side.
Usinga tog for support f 2ndC_ LIMBING
...... Remove Small LimbsWith One Cut
_'ISt Cut
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out
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your firat cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the _lostration below for your
first and second cut)
• Your first cut shouldextend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using/_Cut
Umbing is removingthe branches from
a fallen tree. When Umbing, leave larg-
er lower limbsto supportthe log off the
ground. Remove the small Limbs in one
cut as illustratedin the figure above.
Branches under tension should be cut
from the bottom up to avoid bindingthe
chain saw.
Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
Leave the larger limbs undemeath the
felled tree to supportthe tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cuffing branches
and limbs. Remove small limbswith
one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger, supportingbranches
with the 1/3, 2/3 cuttingtechniques de-
scdbed in the buckingsection.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hangin_ _imbs. Undercut-
ting could cause hmbsto fall and
pinch the saw.
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb-int6 a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or conb'olof the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for spdngp0les.
Springpoles are small size limbs
which can whip toward you or pull you
off balance. Use extreme caution
when cuttingsmall size limbs.
• Be alell for springback, Watch out for
brenekeethat are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limitpruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professionalto do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a secondcut all the way
through the limb.
• Finish-the pruningoperation by using
an overcutso that the stump of the
limb protrudes1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
Second cut
First cut
3rd cut 1to 2 in.
f_m trunkof b'ee