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• Watchforlogswithacompression • Frequentlyclearbranchesoutofthe
side.Seeillustrationabovefor cuffing way to avoidtnppmgover them.
logswith a compression side.
Usinga togfor support f 2ndC_ LIMBING
...... Remove Small LimbsWith One Cut
_'ISt Cut
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out
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember yourfirat cut isalways on
the compressionside ofthe log.
(Refer tothe _lostration below foryour
first and second cut)
• Yourfirstcut shouldextend 1/3 ofthe
diameter of the log.
• Finishwithyour second cut.
Using/_Cut
Umbing is removingthe branchesfrom
a fallen tree. When Umbing, leave larg-
er lower limbsto supportthe log offthe
ground. Remove the smallLimbs in one
cut as illustratedin the figure above.
Branches under tensionshould be cut
fromthe bottom upto avoidbindingthe
chain saw.
Limba tree onlyafter itiscut down.
Leave the larger limbsundemeath the
felledtree tosupportthe tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of thefelled tree and
worktoward the top, cuffingbranches
and limbs. Remove small limbswith
one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger,supportingbranches
with the 1/3,2/3cuttingtechniques de-
scdbed in the buckingsection.
• Always use an overcut to cutsmall
and freely hangin__imbs.Undercut-
tingcould cause hmbsto fall and
pinchthe saw.
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Never climb-int6a tree to
limbor prune. Do notstand on ladders,
platforms,a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or conb'olof the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watch outfor spdngp0les.
Springpoles are small size limbs
whichcan whip toward you or pullyou
off balance. Use extreme caution
when cuttingsmall size limbs.
• Be alell forspringback, Watch out for
brenekeethat are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struckby the
branchorthe saw when the tension in
the wood fibers isreleased.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limitpruningto limbs
shoulderheight or below. Do notcut if
branches are higherthan your shoul-
der. Get a professionalto do the job.
• Make your firstcut 1/3of the way
through the bottomofthe limb.
• Next make a secondcut all the way
through the limb.
• Finish-thepruningoperationby using
an overcutso that the stump ofthe
limb protrudes1 to 2 inches fromthe
trunk of the tree.
Secondcut
Firstcut
3rd cut 1to 2 in.
f_m trunkof b'ee
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