FELLING LARGE TREES
DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
withyour saw. Beextremely cautious with
partially fallen trees that may be poorly
supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-
pletely,setthesawasideandpulldownthe
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.
S
(6
inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notchis cutonthesideofthetreeinthede-
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
removethembeforemakingthenotch. Ifus-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chainfromcontactinggroundtopreventdull-
ing of the chain.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
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.
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
pieces of woodcould beflung towardopera-
tor.
Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches
(5
cm) above center of notch.
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cuttingandnever holdthelogwith your leg
or foot.
First 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.
Notch
Hinge
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
Second cut
WARNING:
If saw becomes
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.
S After removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on the opposite side of
thenotch.Thisisdonebymakingacutabout
two inches (5 cm) higher than the center of
thenotch.Thiswillleaveenoughuncutwood
between the felling cut and the notch to form
a hinge. This hinge will helpprevent thetree
from falling in the wrong direction.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Opening
of felling
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.
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to
controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback
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 fell-
Overcutting
Undercutting
ing
cut,
or
movement
in
the
upper
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.
branches.
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path.
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