S Watch for logs with a compression side
to preventthesaw frompinching.Seeil-
lustration above for cutting logs with a
compression side.
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Watch outfor spring poles.Spring poles
are small size limbs which can whip to-
ward you or pull you off balance. Use
extreme caution whencutting smallsize
limbs.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut)
S
Be alert for spring back from any
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck by the branch
orthesaw whenthe tensionin thewood
fibers is released.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
S Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping over them.
Using a log for support
2
nd Cut
LIMBING
S Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
S Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
andlimbs.Removesmalllimbs withone
cut.
1
st Cut
1
st Cut
S Keep tree between you and the chain.
S Remove larger branches with the cut-
ting techniques described
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
BUCKING
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
2
nd Cut
freely
hanging limbs. Undercutting
could cause limbs to fall and pinch the
saw.
Using a support stand
nd Cut
2
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than yourshoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.
S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cutwillmakethelimbsagsothatitfalls
easily on the second cut.
1
st Cut
1
st Cut
S Next make a second cut all the way
through the limb.
2
nd Cut
S Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)
from the trunk of the tree.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
Second cut
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
againstkickback. Do notallow 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.
First cut
1/3 of way
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.
cm) from
trunk of tree
WARNING: Neverclimb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position
(3--5
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