CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
WARNING: Donot standon thelog
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
First cut on compression side of log
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Cut only one log at a time.
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
piecesofwoodcouldbeflungtowardoper-
ator.
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cuttingandnever holdthelogwith your leg
or foot.
Second cut
Second cut
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled such as in a blown
down area. Drag the logs intoa clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
WARNING:
If saw becomes
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. Youcanlosecontrolofthesawresulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw,driveawedgeofplastic orwoodintothe
cutuntil thesaw canbe removedeasily. Re-
startthesawandcarefullyreenterthecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
useametalwedge. Donotattempt torestart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
S Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustration for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S
Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to theillustration below for your first
and second cut)
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
2
nd Cut
Overcutting beginsonthetopsideofthelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
1
st Cut
1
st Cut
Undercuttinginvolves cuttingon theunder-
sideofthelogwithtopofsaw againstthelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
2
nd Cut
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