Product Manual

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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300
OPERATING THE SAW
AA 1214 - F/N 573259
BUCKING A LOG
CAUTION: BUCKING LOGS UNDER
TENSION INCREASES THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK. Use one of the methods below
to support the log when bucking.
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It
is important to make sure footing is firm
and weight is evenly distributed on both
feet. When possible, the log should be
raised and supported by the use of limbs,
logs or chocks.
• When the log is supported along its
entire length, cut from the top
(overbuck) (Fig. ).
• When the log is supported on one end,
cut / the diameter from the underside
(underbuck), then make the finished cut
by overbucking to meet the first cut
(Fig. ).
• When the log is supported on both
ends, cut / of that diameter from the
top overbuck, then make the finished
cut by underbucking the lower / to
meet the first cut (Fig. ).
• When bucking on a slope, always stand
on the uphill side of the log (Fig. ).
• To maintain complete control when
cutting through, release the cutting
pressure near the end of the cut without
relaxing the grip on the chain saw
handles.
• Don’t let the chain contact the ground.
• After completing the cut, wait for the
saw chain to stop before you move the
chain saw.
• Always stop the motor before moving
from tree to tree.
LOG IS SUPPORTED
ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH
CUT FROM TOP (OVERBUCK)
AVOID CUTTING EARTH
FIG. 37
LOG IS SUPPORTED ONE END
1ST CUT UNDERBUCK (1/3 DIAMETER)
TO AVOID SPLINTERING
2ND CUT OVERBUCK (2/3 DIAMETER)
TO MEET 1ST CUT (TO AVOID PINCHING)
FIG. 38
BUCKING A LOG
1ST CUT OVERBUCK (1/3 DIAMETER)
TO AVOID SPLINTERING
2ND CUT UNDERBUCK (2/3 DIAMETER) TO
MEET 1ST CUT (TO AVOID PINCHING)
FIG. 39
BUCKING ON A SLOPE
STAND ON UPHILL SIDE
WHEN CUTTING BECAUSE
LOG MAY ROLL
FIG. 40