CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
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.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Cut only one log at a time.
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
piecesofwoodcouldbeflungtowardoper-
ator.
Second cut
Second cut
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cuttingandnever holdthelogwith your leg
or foot.
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.
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.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
S Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with acompres-
sion side.
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.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log. (Refer to the
illustrationsbelowfor yourfirstandsecond
cut)
Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support 2nd Cut
S
S
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting beginsonthetopsideofthelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
1st
Cut
1st Cut
Overcutting
Undercutting
2
nd Cut
Using a support stand 2nd 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.
1
st Cut
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