Operating Guide

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

Fig. 20

Fig. 19

Fig. 21 Fig. 22

BUCKING WITH A WEDGE

(See Figure 19)

If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the

chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching.

BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS

(See Figure 20)

side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if

under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching.

OVERBUCKING

(See Figure 21)

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.

UNDERBUCKING

(See Figure 22)

Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure

upward. During under bucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

FINISHING CUT

LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END

OVERBUCKING

UNDERBUCKING

LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS

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