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Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the
felling cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
Undercutting involves cutting on the un-
derside of the log with top ofsaw against the
log. When undercutting use light upward
pressure.
Hold saw firmly and maintain
S
S
As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it
down, and get away quickly on your
planned retreat path.
control. The saw will tend to push back to-
ward you.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Be extremely cautious with partially fall-
en trees that may be poorly supported.
When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set
the saw aside and pull down the tree
with a cable winch, block and tackle, or
tractor. To avoid injury, do not cut down
a partially fallen tree with your saw.
WARNING:
Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-
en tree to the desired log size.
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S
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Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of
the log.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log be-
ing cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of
footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
Roll the log over and finish with a sec-
ond overcut.
Watch for logs with apressure side. See
illustration for cutting logs with a pres-
sure side.
IMPORTANT POINTS
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Cut only one log at a time.
First cut on pressure side of log
Cut shattered wood very carefully;
sharp pieces of wood could be flung to-
ward operator.
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Use asawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log
while cutting and never hold the log
with your leg or foot.
Second cut
Second cut
Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled such as in a
blown down area. Drag the logs into a
clear area before cutting by pulling out
exposed and cleared logs first.
First cut on pressure side of log
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Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way
through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut
onthe opposite side. As the log is being
cut, it will tend to bend. The saw canbe-
come pinched or hung in the log if you
make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT STAND
S
Remember your first cut is always on
the pressure side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut)
Give special attention to logs under
strain to prevent the saw from pinching.
Make the first cut on the pressure side
to relieve the stress on the log.
Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
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Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
2nd
Cut
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or
hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You
can lose control ofthe saw resulting ininjury
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw canbe removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to re-
start your saw when it is pinched or hung in
a log.
1st Cut
st Cut
Using a log for support
1
Overcutting begins on the top side of the
log with the bottom of the saw against the
log. When overcutting use light downward
pressure.
2
nd Cut
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| Tags | Poulan 1950, Poulan 2025, Poulan 2050, Poulan 2075, Poulan 2150, Poulan 2175, Poulan 2350, Poulan 2375 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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