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Log supported along the entire length
Cut from top (overbuck). Avoid cutting earth.
Keep work off ground. Leave support limbs until log is cut.
Tree limbing
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw
down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.
LIMBING A TREE
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing leave larger lower limbs to
support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut (Figure-Tree limbing).
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
BUCKING A LOG
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your
weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported
by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. When the log is
supported along its entire length, it is cut from the top (overbuck) (Figure-Log supported along the
entire length).
When the log is supported on one end,cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck) (Figure
-Log supported one end). Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut.
Log supported one end
