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OPERATION
BUCKING
Buckingis cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size,,
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 23)
. Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light
pressure downward.
,, Undercutting - begin on the underside of the logwiththe
top of the saw chassis against the log;exert light pres-
sure upward. Dudng undercutting, the saw will tend to
push back at you,,Be prepared for this reaction and hotd
the saw firmly to maintain control,
Overcut
Undercut
Saw Chassis
Figure 23
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 24)
• Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
Roll logover and finish with an overcuL
Figure 24
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 25 & 26)
Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used
as supports when bucking,,
• Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log,
- Finish with an overcut,
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log,,
- Finish with an undercut.
Sawhorse
Figure 25
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1st _2nd Cuti_it_ l 1st Cut
1st Cut
Figure 26
BUCKING TIPS
* Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of wood
could be flung toward the operator.
, Use a sawhorse to cut small Iogs. Never allow another
person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the
log with your leg or foot.
, Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as in a blown down area. Drag the logs into
a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
, Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the log.
OPERATION SAFETY
BUCKING SAFETY
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT.
ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS
OF FOOTING AND CONTROL.
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN TO
UNDERCUT, THE SAW CANNOT BE CON-
TROLLED INTHIS POSITION.
• Stay on uphill side oftree when cutting.
Use Common Sense
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Maintain Secure Footing
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