startthesawandcarefullyreenterthecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
useametalwedge. Donotattempt torestart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Using a log for support 2nd Cut
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
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.
1
st Cut
Overcutting
2
nd Cut
Using a support stand
2nd Cut
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
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
1
st Cut
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
2
nd Cut
First cut on compression side of log
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
Second cut
Second cut
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.
WARNING: Neverclimbintoatreeto
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.
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.
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.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
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 Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
S Finish with your second cut.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan P3818 |
| 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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