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4. BUCKING -- USING ANOTHER LOG AS A
SUPPORT (Figure 25):
a. Inarea A:
1.) Undercut 1/3ofthewaythroughthefog.
2,) Finishwithanovercut.
b. In area B:
1.) Overcut. 1/3oftheway throughthelog.
2.) Finishwithan undercut.
• 5. BUCKING-- USING A STAND (Figure 26):
a. In area A:
•1_)Undercut t t3ofthewaylhroughthe log.
2.) Finishwithanovercut.
b. InareaB:
1.) Overcut 1/3 oftheway throughthetog_
2.) Finishwith anundercut.
A WARNING r
Do not stand on the tog being cut. Any portion can roll
caustng lossof footing and control,
USE COMMON SENSE
MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING
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IireRANCNING AND PRUNING
• Work slowly, keeping beth hands on the saw with
a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme_caution
when cutting smallsize limbs.Slendermaterial .can
•..catchthe saw chain and be whippedtowardyou or
pullyou offbalance.
s Be start for spdngback. Watchoutforbranchesthat
arebent orunder pressureas youare cuttingtoavoid
being struck bythebranch orthesawwhen the ten-
sion in the wood fibersis released.
e Keepa clear workarea. Frequentlyclearbranches
CUtofthewaytoavoidtdRoingoverthem.
: I A WARNING
• | Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune. Do not
• Jstand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any position
: | which can cause you to lose control of the .saw.
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1. DEBRANCHING
a; AlWa_ debranch a tree after it iScut down.
Onlythen can debranchingbedonesafelyand
:_ properly.
b. Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
treeto support thetree as you work, "
'c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work
towards the top,cutting branchesand limbs.
Remove sroalllimbswith onecut. Figure27.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
e. Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 1/3, 2/3 cuffing techniques described in
the bucking section,
L Alwa_ use anovercut tocut srnall and freely
hanging limbs, Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
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2, PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do notcut ifbranches are higherthan
yourshoulder.Get a professionaltodotile job..
b. Refer to Figure 28 for pruning technique.
1.) Undercut 1/3 ofthe way throughthe limb
near the trunk of the tree.
2.) Finishwithan overcutfartheroutfrom the
trunk.
3.) Keep out of the way ofthe falling limb.
4.) Cut the stump flushnear the trunkofthe
tree.
A, WARNING
Be alert for and guardragalnst kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other branches or
objects at the nose of the guide bar when debranch-
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact.can result in
serious Injury. .
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REMOVESMALL LIMBSi
: WITH ONE
CUT
RRST PRUNING CUT
Fin,rA 28
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