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Operation

REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS (See Fig. 14)

A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove

large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by

the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree

felling procedure as stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have removed the

large buttress roots.

BUCKING (See Fig. 15)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length.

• Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.

• Cut only one log at a time.

• Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking.

• Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain

during cutting, because this can cause kickback.

• When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete

control of the chainsaw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near

the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chainsaw handles. Do not let the chain

contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move

the chainsaw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.

VERTICAL

CUT

LOOSE

SECTION

HORIZONTAL

CUT

KICKBACK

Fig. 14 Fig. 15

Vertical cut

Loose section

Horizontal cut

Kickback

Yardworks 054-5745-0 User Manual

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