Poulan Pro PP4620AVX Chainsaw Owners Manual

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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Model Year2010
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