Owner`s manual

C. BUCKING
• Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
• Two types of cutting are used (Figure 33):
nOvercutting -- begin on the top side of the
log with the bottom of the saw against the
log; exert,light pressure downward.
--Undercutting-- begin on the underside of
the log with the top of the saw against the
log; exert light pressure upward. During
undercutting, the saw will tend to push
.back at you. Be prepared for this reaction
and hold the saw firmly to maintain con-
tmL
WARNING!
Never>turn the saw upside down to undercut.
The sawcannot be controlled in this position.
• M_ke'-the first bucking cut-1/3 of the way "_'
_through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on
the opposite side. As the log is being cut, it
:witl tend to bend. The saw can become pinch-
ed or hung inthe log if you make the first cut
deeper.
WARNING!
if saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don't
try to force it out. You could lose control of the
saw resulting in serious personal injury and/or
damage to the saw. Stop the saw and drive a
wedge into the cut until saw can be removed
easily. Be;careful not to damage the chain with
the wedge. Figure 34.
1, BUCKING m WITHOUT A SUPPORT
a, Overcut, with a 1/3 diameter cut.
NOTE: Do not allow the chain to cut into
.:tl_e ground. Dirt will quickly dull the chain
_ _::and can ruin it.. ,
b.Roll log over and finish Wffh anovercut.
: ::": "WARNING! I
Always stand uphill.fromthe log being cut since
t
the. cut. portion will tend .to roll down hill,
2.:B_CKtNG -- USING ANOTHER LOG AS
:A_SU PPO RT (Figu re 35)
a, .!n area A:
-. t.): Undercut 1/3 of the way through the
log.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B:
1.) Overcut, 1/3 of the way through the log.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
3. BUCKING -- USING A STAND (Figure 36)
a, In area A:
1.) Undercut 1t3 of the way through the
log.
2.) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B:
1.) Over cut 1/3 of the way through the;log.
2.) Finish with an undercut.
OVERCUT
Figure 33
WEDGE USED TO
HOLD CUT OPEN
Figure 34 .
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LOG AS A SUPPORT " _
Figure 35
2ND CUT 1ST CUT ;UT
CUT CUT
FIRST
CUT
Figure 36
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