Operator`s manual
I
OPERATING
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
As the tree starts to fall, step Ihe chain saw and
put
it down
immediately. Relreat along the cleared path. but watch the action
In
case
something tails your way. Be alert fer
ovemead
limbs
or
branches that
may
fail
and
watch
your
fo03ng.
WA.RNING: Never cut through to the notch
When
making a
back-cut The hinge contmls the fall
of
the tree, this is a section
of
wood
between the notch and back.;::ut.
BUCKING
Bucking is
the
tenn used
for
cutting a fallen tree
to
the desired
log length.
Always make sure your footing is secure and
your
weight is
distrtbuted evenly on both
feet
Cut only one log at a time Support small logs on a saw horse
or
another log while bucking.
Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that
no
objecls can contact the
guide bar nose and chain during cutting, !his can cause kickback
When on a slope, always stand
on
the uphill side of the
log. complete control of the chain saw when cutting
through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end
of
the
cut without relaxlng
your
grip
on
the chain saw handles. Do not let
the
chain contact the ground. After compleling the cut, wait
for
the
saw
chain
to
sop before
you
move
!he
chain saw. Always stop
the
motor before moving from tree to tree.
BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
When the log
is
supported along its entire length.
rt
should
be
cut
from the top
or
over-bucking.
""'hen the log
is
supported on
one
end.
cut
113
diameter
from
the underside
or
under-bucking. Then
make
the
finishing cut by
over-bucking
to
meet
the first
cut
As
the
log
is
being cut, it will tend
to
bend. The saw can become
pinched
or
hung
in
the log
if
you make the
fJrst
cut deeper than
113
of
the diameter
of
the log.
Give special attention
to
logs under stress to prevent the bar and
chain from pinching.
When bud<ing on a slope. always stand on
the
uphill side
of
the
log. 'A'hen "cutting through."
to
maintain complete control of the
chain saw, release
the
cutting pressure near the end
of
the cut
without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the
Chain comact
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.
OVERBUCKI NG - Begin on
the
top side
of
the log with the
bottom of the saw against the log: exert light pressure downward.
Note that the saw will tend to pull away from
you
UNDER-BUCKING - Begin on the under side of
me
lag
"i!h
the top
of
the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under-
bucking. the saw
"ill
tend
to
push bad< at you. Be prepared for
t'1is
reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain contmL
LlMBING
Umbing
is
removing branches from a falien tree.
Work
slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a finn grip.
Always make sure your
fOoting
is
saQJre
and your weight
is
distributed
evenly on both
feet
Leave the larger support limbs under
the
tree to keep the tree off
the
ground while cutting.
Limbs should
be
cut one
at
a time. Remove the cut limbs from the
work area often to help keep the work area clean and safe.
Branches under tension should be cut from
the
bottom up to
aVOid
binding the chain saw.
Keep the tree between you and
the
chain saw while limbing. Cut
from the side
of
the tree oppOSite the branch you are cutiing.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to
limb
or
prune.
Do
not stand
on ladders. platfonns, a log.
or
in
any position which can cause
you
to
lose
your
balance
or
control
of
the saw.
PRUNING
Pruning
is
trimming limbs from a live tree.
Work slowly, keeping
both hends on the chein saw
wilh
a firm grip.
Always make sum your footing is secure and your weight is distributed
evenly
on
both feet
When pruning trees it is important not
to
make the finishing cut
next
to
the
main
limb
or
trunk
until
you
have
cut
off
the
limb
further
out
to
reduce the
weight
This prevents stripping the bark from the
main
member.
Under-buck the branch
113
through
for
yourftrst
cut
Your
second cut should over-buck
to
drop the branch off.
Now
make your finishing
cut
smoothly and neatly against the main
member so the bark will grow back
to
seal the wound.
SPRINGPOLES
A sprtngpole is any log. branch, rooted stump,
or
sapling which
is
bent under tension by other wood
so
!hat
it
springs back if the
wood holding
it
is
cut
or
removed.
On
a fallen tree, a rooted stump
has a high potential
of
springing
back
to
the
upright position during
the
bucking cut to separate
the
log
from
the stump. Watch out
for
springpoles, they are dangerous. They could result in severe
or
fatal injury.