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OPERATING
CHAIN SAW
Log Supported
On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
17).Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
113through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut
down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.
Log Supported
On Both Ends
1. Make first cut fi'om above log (see Figure 18).
Cut 1/3through diameter of log. This cut will
keep section f}om splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log, directly
under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep
log fiom pinching guide bar and chain.
TRiMMiNG
A TREE (pruning)
_1_ WARNING:
Avoid
kickback.
Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback
to avoid risk
of kickback.
2nd
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Figure
17 - Bucking
Log When
Log Is
Supported
On One End
Figure
18 - Bucking
Log When
Log Is
Supported
On Both Ends
_IL WARNING:
Do not operate chain
saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other
unstable
surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing
severe injury.
_IbWARNING:
Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders.
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CAUTION:
Seek
professional
help if facing conditions
beyond your
ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs
from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet. Follow directions below to trhn a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of
limb (see Figure 19).
2. Move two to four inches fiu-ther out on limb.
Make second cut fiom above limb. Continue
cut until you cut limb ofT.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar
to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of
stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove limb
stub.
4th Cut - Final Stub
Cut
( ,jL
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2nd Cut - Pruning
Cut (to avoid
pinching)
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1st Cut - Pruning
Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 19 - Cutting A Limb
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