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OPERATION
BUCKING
Buckingis cutting a fallentree to the desired log size.
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13)
• 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 under side of the log
with the top of the saw chassis against the log;exert
light pressure upward. During undercutting, the saw
will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this
reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.
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Undercut
Saw Chassis
Figure 13
BUCKING ONTHE GROUND (Fig. 14)
• Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
• Roll logover and finishwith an overcut.
Figure 14
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15& 16)
Anotherlog.ora stand,suchasa sawhorse, may beuseOas
supportswnen bucking.
• Area A- Undercut 1/3 of the way throughthe log.
- Finishwith an overcut.
• Area B- Overcut 1/3 of theway throughthe log.
- Finishwith an undercut.
ls'C_t_t_ 2ndCut _/:L_ 1.stcut
Figure 15
Another Log "-"-"
Figure 16
BUCKING TIPS
o Cut onlyone log at a time.
Cut shatteredwoodverycarefully.Sharp pieces ofwood
could be flung toward the operator.
Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allowanother
person to holdthe log whilecutting and never holdthe
logwith your leg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and rootsare
tangled suchas in a blown downarea. Dragthe logsinto
a clear area before cuttingby pullingout exposed and
cleared logsfirst.
• Give specialattention to logsunder strainto preventthe
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stresson the log.
OPERATION SAFETY
BUCKING SAFETY
WARNING
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING
CUT. ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUS-
ING LOSS OF FOOTING AND CONTROL.
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN
TO UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE
CONTROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
• Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting.
Use Common Sense
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MaintainSecure Footing
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