TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
lustrations for cutting logs with acompres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
WARNING: Ifsaw becomespinched
orhunginalog,don’ttrytoforceitout. Youcan
losecontrolof thesaw resultingin 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 the saw
andcarefullyreenterthecut. Toavoidkickback
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.
SUPPORT STAND
S
Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log. (Refer to the il-
lustrations below for your first and second
cut)
S
S
Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
2nd
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Cut
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
1
st Cut
1st Cut
Overcutting beginsonthetopsideofthelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
2
nd Cut
Using a support stand
2
nd 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.
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-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
1st Cut
st Cut
2nd Cut
1
First cut on compression side of log
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:
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-
ingor pruning. Allowingsuchcontactcanre-
sult in serious injury.
Second cut
Second cut
Be alert for and guard
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
S Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 137, Husqvarna 142 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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