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Tension side

Pressure side

Tension side

Pressure side

Felling back cut

Make the felling back cut at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) higher

than the horizontal notching cut as shown in Fig. B. Keep the

felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make

the felling back cut so enough wood is teft to act as a hinge.

The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the

wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge.

As the felling cut gets close to the hinge the tree should begin

to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in the

desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain,

stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use

wedges of wood, plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop

the tree along the desired line of fall. When the tree begins to

fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the

chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert

for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.

Limbing a tree

Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When

limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the

ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as shown in Fig.

C. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up

to avoid binding the chain saw.

Bucking a log

Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make

sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed

on both feet. When possible, the log shoutd be raised and

supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the sim-

ple directions for easy cutting.

When the log is supported along its entire Iength as shown in

Fig. D, it is cut from the top (overbuck).

When the log is supported on one end, as shown in Fig. E,

cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck ). Then

make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut.

When the log is supported on both ends, as shown in Fig. F,

cut 1/3 of that diameter from the top overbuck. Then make the

finished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first

cut.

When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of

the log, as shown in Fig. G. When "cutting through", to maintain

complete control, release the cutting pressure near the end

of the cut without relaxing your 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.

Carrying tool

Carry the tool by the front handle with the tool turned off,

finger off the switch. Use the chain protection cover to cover

the guide bar and the saw chain.

LIMB CUT

Keep work off ground

Leave support limbs until log is cut

Cut from top (overbuck)

avoid cutting earth

2nd cut overbuck (2/3 diameter)

to meet 1st cut (to avoid pinching)

1st cut underbuck (1/3 diameter)

to avoid splintering

1st cut overbuck (1/3 diameter)

to avoid splintering

2nd cut underbuck (2/3 diameter)

to meet 1st cut (to avoid pinching)

Stand on uphill side when

cutting because log may roll.

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