made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
removethembeforemaking thenotch. If us-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain fromcontactinggroundtopreventdull-
ing of the chain.
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log length.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
ofthetree.Nextcompletethenotchbycut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Cut only one log at a time.
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
piecesofwoodcould beflungtowardoper-
ator.
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cuttingandneverholdthelog with yourleg
or foot.
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a
clear area beforecutting by pulling out ex-
posed and cleared logs first.
Final (felling) cut here.
2! (5 cm) above center of notch.
First cut
5 cm
Notch
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
5
cm
WARNING: If saw becomespinched
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 thesaw can beremovedeasily. Restart
thesaw andcarefully reenterthe cut. Do not
attempttorestartyoursaw whenit is pinched
or hung in a log.
Hinge
Second cut
S After removing the cutout of wood, make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent
the tree from falling in the wrong direction.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling
cut
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcuttingbeginsonthetopsideofthelog
with the saw against the log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
Closing
of
notch
Overcutting
Undercutting
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
controlthedirectionoffall. To avoidkickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,
or movement in the upper branches.
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path.
S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with
your saw. Be extremely cautious with par-
tially fallen trees that may be poorly sup-
ported. When a tree doesn’t fall completely,
set the saw aside andpull downthe treewith
a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor.
Undercuttinginvolves cuttingon theunder-
side ofthelog with topofsaw againstthelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of thelog. Thecompression sideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
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