untilthesaw canberemovedeasily. Restart
Using a log for support 2nd Cut
the saw and carefully reenter the cut.
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
1
st Cut
1
st 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.
2
nd Cut
Using a support stand 2nd Cut
Overcutting
Undercutting
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
1
st Cut
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
2
nd Cut
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
First cut on compression side of log
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
Second cut
Second cut
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 Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chainandwhiptowardyouor pullyouoffbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
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
released.
First cut on compression 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 Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with acompres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafter itis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations 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.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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