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cHaIN Saw INForMatIoN
warNING:
• If on slope, make sure log will not
roll down hill. Secure log by using
wooden stakes. Drive wooden stakes
into ground on downhill side of log.
Stand on uphill side of log while cut-
ting. Log may roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through two logs
at same time. this could increase
the risk of kickback.
• while cutting log, never hold log with
your hand, leg, or foot.
• while cutting log, never allow an-
other person to hold log.
• turn off and unplug saw before mov-
ing from one place to another.
Figure 15 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported
On One End
1st Cut
2nd
Cut
Log Supported on one End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
15). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut
down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.
Log Supported on Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure 16).
Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will
keep section from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log, directly
under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep
log from pinching guide bar and chain.
1st Cut
2nd Cut
Figure 16 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported
On Both Ends
trIMMING a trEE (prUNING)
warNING: Do not extend arms above
shoulders when using pole saw.
caUtIoN: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
warNING: avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death.
See
Kickback,
page 5, to avoid risk of
kickback.
warNING: Do not operate pole
saw while:
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable
surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of pole saw caus-
ing severe injury.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs
from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see
Figure 17).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut from above limb. Continue
cut until you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar
to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of
stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove limb
stub.
Figure 17 - Cutting A Limb
2" to 4"
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut
(to avoid pinching)
1st Cut - Pruning
Undercut (to avoid
splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
6"
4th Cut
- Final Stub
Cut
