down area. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Watch for logs with a pressure side to pre-
vent the saw from pinching. See illustra-
tion for cutting logs with a pressure side.
WARNING: If saw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You
can lose control of the saw resulting in injury
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily. Restart
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
pressure side of the log.
the saw and carefully reenter the cut.
To
(Refer to the illustration below for your first
and second cut)
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
S
S
Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
2
nd Cut
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
1
st Cut
st Cut
1
Overcutting
Undercutting
2
nd Cut
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
Using a support stand
2
nd Cut
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
1
st Cut
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log. The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
Using a support stand1st Cut
First cut on compression side of log
2
nd Cut
Second cut
Second cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re-
sult in serious injury.
First cut on compression side of log
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro 230, Poulan Pro 260 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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