Bucking - Craftsman 358.351141 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
BUCKING
Buckingis cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size.
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13)
• Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with
the bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert
light pressure downward.
• Undercutting - begin on the under side of the log
with the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert
light pressure upward. During undercutting, the saw
will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this
reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.
\ Undercut
Saw Chassis
Figure 13
BUCKING ONTHE GROUND (Fig. 14)
• Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
• Roll log over and finish with an overcut.
Figure 14
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15& 16)
Another log.ora stand, such as a sawhorse, may be useOas
supports wnen bucking.
• Area A- Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finishwith an overcut.
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an undercut.
ls'C_t_t_ 2ndCut _/:L_ 1.stcut
Figure 15
Another Log "- "-"
Figure 16
BUCKING TIPS
o Cut only one log at a time.
Cut shattered wood very carefully.Sharp pieces of wood
could be flung toward the 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 downarea. Drag the logs into
a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
• Give special attention to logsunder strainto preventthe
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the log.
OPERATION SAFETY
BUCKING SAFETY
WARNING
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING
CUT. ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUS-
ING LOSS OF FOOTING AND CONTROL.
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN
TO UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE
CONTROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
• Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting.
Use Common Sense
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Maintain Secure Footing
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