Overcutting
Undercutting
1st Cut
2
nd Cut
Undercutting involves cutting on the un-
derside of the log with top of saw against
the log. When undercutting use light up-
ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main-
tain control. The saw will tend to push
back toward you.
Using a support stand
nd Cut
2
WARNING: Never turn sawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
1
st Cut
Always make your first cut on the com-
pressions side of the log. The compres-
sion side of the log is where the pressure
of the log’s weight is concentrated.
1st Cut
2nd Cut
First cut on compression side of log
LIMBING AND PRUNING
Second cut
Second cut
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the mov-
ing chain to contact any other branches
or objects at the nose of the guide bar
when limbing or pruning. Allowing such
contact can result in serious injury.
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-
the log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a sec- which can cause you to lose your bal-
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position
ond overcut.
ance or control of the saw.
S Watch for logs with a compression IMPORTANT POINTS
side to prevent the saw from pinching.
S Watch out for spring poles. Spring
See illustration above for cutting logs
with a compression side.
poles are small size limbs which can
whip toward you or pull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cut-
ting small size limbs.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on S Be alert for spring back from any
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut)
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck bythebranch
or the saw when the tension in the
wood fibers is released.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
S Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping over them.
LIMBING
Using a log for support
Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
S
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
2
nd Cut
S Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
1
st Cut
S Keep tree between you and the chain.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan ES300 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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