Overcutting beginsonthetopsideofthelog
with the saw against the log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
Undercutting
Using a support stand
2nd Cut
Overcutting
1
st Cut
st Cut
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.
1
2
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
First cut on pressure side of log
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branched or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
Second cut
Second cut
pruning.
Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,alog,or inany positionwhichcancause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen-
der materialmay catchthesawchainandbe
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw
when the tension in the wood fibers is re-
leased.
First cut on pressure side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Give special attention to logs under strain
to prevent the saw from pinching. Make
the first cut on the pressure side to relieve
the stress on the log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
pressure side of the log.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S
Alwayslimbatreeafter itis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
S
2
nd Cut
S Start at base of the felled treeand work to-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain
as much as possible.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
1
st Cut
1
st Cut
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder.Get
a professional to do the job.
2
nd Cut
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