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11.5 Cutting
If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the direction of the operator.
1. Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
2. Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
3. Begin the cut with the chain running at full speed and keep the guide bar vertical.
4. Engage the bumper spike and use it as a fulcrum.
5. Guide the full width of the bar into the wood and reposition the bumper spike as required.
6. Take the weight of the saw at the end of the cut.
11.6 Pruning
1. Support the saw on the log.
2. With the chain running at full speed, pivot the bar upwards against the limb.
3. Cut through the limb with the top of the bar.
4. If the limb is under tension: Make the relieving cut (1) at the compression side and then perform buc-
king cut (2) from the tension side.
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