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BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
See Figure 30.
Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on the
opposite side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or
hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
Give special attention to logs under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching.
OVERBUCKING
See Figure 31.
Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light
downward pressure. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you.
UNDERBUCKING
See Figure 32.
Begin on the underside of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light
upward pressure. During underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be
prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.
BRANCH TRIMMING AND PRUNING
See Figures 33-34.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.
Do not cut from a ladder. This is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for
professionals.
Do not cut above chest height. A saw held higher than chest height is difficult to
control against kickback.
WARNING
Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in
any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
When pruning trees, it is important not to make the flush cut next to the main limb or
trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents
stripping the bark from the main member.
Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut.
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