reenterthecut.Donotuseametalwedge.
Do not attempt to restart your saw when it
is pinched or hung in a log.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
2nd Cut
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw.
Using a log for support
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 pressure.
1
st Cut
Overcutting
2
nd Cut
Undercutting
Using a support stand
2nd Cut
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the log. When undercutting use
light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly
and maintain control. The saw will tend
to push back toward you.
1st Cut
WARNING: Neverturn sawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the com-
pression side of the log. The compres-
sion side of the log is where the pressure
of the log’s weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
1
st Cut
2
nd Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
againstkickback. Do not allow the mov-
ing 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 lad-
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw.
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 sec-
ond overcut.
S Watch for logs with a compression
side. See illustration above for cutting
logs with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on
thecompressionsideofthelog.(Refer
to the illustrations for your first and
second cut)
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Watch out for springpoles. Spring-
poles are small size limbs which can
whip toward you or pull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cut-
ting small size limbs.
S Be alert for springback from any
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure.Avoid being struckby thebranch
or the saw when the tension in the
wood fibers is released.
S Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping over them.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan 1420, Poulan 1630 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
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