Proper Techniques For Basic Bucking, Limbing; Pruning And Felling; Intended Uses; Bucking - Stihl MSE 141 C Manual De Instrucciones

8 Proper Techniques for Basic Bucking, Limbing, Pruning and Felling
8 Proper Techniques for Basic Bucking,
Limbing, Pruning and Felling
8.1

Intended Uses

WARNING
￭ This chain saw is not designed for felling large trees or
cutting large diameter logs.
￭ Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is
clear of the cutting attachment and the extension cord
whenever the motor is running. Stand to the left of the cut
while bucking, outside of the cutting plane.
8.2

Bucking

Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
WARNING
￭ Be aware of rolling logs. Rolling logs can cause serious or
fatal personal injury. To prevent a log from rolling while
bucking:
– Make sure the log is secure and will not roll downhill
before starting your cut. If necessary, use sturdy
wedges, shims or chocks.
– If on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the
log.
– Never stand on the log.
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￭ To reduce the risk of kickback caused by contacting the
nose of the guide bar with other logs or limbs:
– Cut only one log at a time.
– Do not cut logs in a pile.
￭ When cutting shattered wood, sharp slivers of wood may
be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the
saw or bystanders.
– Use caution when cutting shattered wood and
always wear appropriate apparel and personal
protective equipment, including eye protection.
– Keep bystanders out of the work area.
￭ When cutting smaller logs, make sure the log is properly
supported to reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of
control of the chain saw or movement of the log. Small
logs can move when contacted by the teeth of the saw
chain:
– Place logs through "V-shaped" supports on top of a
sawhorse whenever possible.
– Never permit another person to hold the log.
– Never stabilize the log with your leg or foot.
￭ Failing to control the saw at the bottom of a bucking cut
can cause severe personal injury or death.
– Prepare the saw to exit the bottom of the cut by
reducing the feed force you exert on the saw.
– Cushion the weight of the chain saw so that the bar
and chain are not thrust downward into your lower
body and legs as the bar/chain exits the cut.
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