Debranching And Pruning; Bucking - Using Another Log As A Support; Bucking - Using A Stand - Craftsman 358.356081 Operator's Manual

4. BUCKING-- USING ANOTHER LOG AS A
SUPPORT (Figure28):
I z_WARNING 1
Do not stand on the log being cut. The cut portion
will roll down hill.
a. In areaA:
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log,
2.) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B:
1.) Overcut. 1/3 of theway through the log.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
5. BUCKING -- USING A STAND (Figure 29):
a. In areaA:
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish withanovercut.
b. In area B:
1._ Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an undercut,
USE COMMON SENSE MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING
D. DEBRANCHING ANDPRUNING
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-
ance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs. Slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches
that are bent or under pressure as you are cutting
to 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 bran-
ches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.
I Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune. Do not J
stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any position J
which can cause you to lose your balance or control of ]
the saw.
1. DEBRANCHING
a. Always debranch a tree after it is Cut down, -
Only thencan debranching be done safely
and properly.
b. Leave the larger lower limbs to support the
tree as you work.
c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work
towards the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. Fig-
ure 30,
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
e. Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in
the bucking section.
1.) Start with an overcut
2.) Finish with an 5vercut
f. Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs, Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
2. PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do not cut if branches are higher than
your shoulder. Get a professional to do the
job.
b. Refer to Figure 31 for the pruning tech-
nique.
1.) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb
near the trunk of the tree.
2.) Finish with an overcut farther out from the
trunk,
3.) Keep out of the way of the falling limb,
4,) Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the
tree.
_WARNING
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 debranching
or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious
personal injury.
Remove small limbs
Figure 30
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FIRST PRUNINGCUT
Figure 31
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