CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log length.
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.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
beingcut.Anyportioncanrollcausinglossof
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. Drag the logs into a
clear area before cutting by pulling out ex-
posed and cleared logs first.
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of thediameter oflog.
S Roll log over; finish with a secondovercut.
S Watchfor saws withacompressionsideto
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with acompres-
sion side.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING: Ifsaw 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 the saw can be removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not
attempttorestartyoursaw whenitispinched
or hung in a log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT 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
cuts).
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Using a log for support
2
nd Cut
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
1
st Cut
Overcutting beginsonthetopsideofthelog
with the saw against the log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
1
st Cut
Overcutting
Undercutting
2
nd Cut
2nd Cut
Using a support stand
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.
1
st Cut
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