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OPERATING
CHAIN
SAW
Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut k_gfromtop (seeFigure 12).
Figure 12 - Bucking Log With Entire Length On
Ground
Log Supported
On One End
1. Make first cut on underside
of log (see Figure
13). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter
of log. This cut will keep
section fiom splintering
when cut.
2.
Make second
cut directly
above first cut. Cut
down
to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
fiom pinching
guide bar and chain.
1st Cut
Figure 13 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On
One End
Log Supported
On Both Ends
1. Make first cut fiom above log (see Figure
14).
Cut 113 through
diameter
of log. This cut will
keep section fiom splintering
when cut.
2.
Make second cut on underside
of log, directly
under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make this
cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep log
fiom pinching
guide bar and chain.
Figure 14 - Bucking
Log When Log Is Supported
On
Both Ends
TRIMMING
A TREE
(PRUNING)
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WARNING:Avoid
kickback.
Kickback
can result in severe injury or death. See
Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.
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WARNING:
Do not operate
chain
saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
• in any awkward
position
You may lose control
of saw causing
severe injury.
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WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders.
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CAUTION: Seek professional
help if
facing conditions
beyond your ability.
Trimming
a tree is the process of cutting limbs from
a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions
below to trim a tree.
1. Make
first cut six inches
from tree trunk on
underside
of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter
of limb (see
Figure
15).
2.
Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut fiom above limb. Continue cut
until you cut limb ofT.
3.
Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter
of stub.
4. Make fomth cut directly above third cut. Cut down
to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
2rid Cut - Pruning
Cut
(to avoidpinching)
4th Cut - Final Stub Cut
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Figure 15 - Cutting A Limb
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