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orwood into the cut until the saw can be
removed easily. Restart saw end carefully
reenter the cut. Do not use a metal
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your
saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use awedgeto removepinchedsaw
Using a log
for support
2nd (
1stCut
1stCut
"TurnsawOFFand use a p_astioor
woodenwedgeto force cutopen.
OvercuttIng begins on the top side of
the leg with the bottom of the saw
against the log, When overcutting use
light downward pressure.
OverCutting Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw .
against the log. When undercutting use
light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly
and maintain control. The saw will tend
to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut,The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
2ndCut
SUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the leg. (Re-
fer to the illustrationbelow for your
first and second cut).
• Your flrst cut shOUldextend 1/3of the
diameter of the tog.
• Finish with your second cut,
Usinga_ ndCut
Always make your first cut on the
compression side of the log.
Firstcut on compression sfde of log
2ndCut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
pTafforms, a log, or in any position
Secondcut which can cause you to lose your bal-
_' ance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch out for springpoles,
Springpoles are smaII size limbs
which can whip toward you, or pull
Firstcut on compression sideof log you off balance. Use extreme caution
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT when cuttingsmall size limbs.
• Overout through 1/3 of the diameter of • Be alert for sprlngback. Watch out for
the log. branches that are bent or under pros-
• Roll the logover and finish with a sac- sure. Avoid being struck by the
end overcut, branch or the saw when the tension {n
• Watch for logs with a compresion the wood fibers is released.
side, See illustrationabove for cutting • Frequently clear branches out of the
logswith a compression side. way to avoid tr;pping over them.
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