Craftsman 358.351080 - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATiON
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BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log si 2 e.
TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13)
• Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light
pressure downward.
* Undercutting - begin on the underside of the log with the
top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pres­
sure upward. During undercutting, the saw will tend to
push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold
the saw firmly to maintain control.
Undercut
Saw Chassis
F^ure 13
BUCKING ON THE GROUND (Fig. 14)
• Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
• Roll log over and finish with an overcut.
BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16)
Another log or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used
as supports when bucking.
• Area A - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an overcut.
• Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an undercut.
BUCKING TIPS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of wood
OiUld be flung toward the operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another
persott to hold the log while cutting and never hold the
log with your teg or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as in'a blown down area. Drag the logs Into
a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first
• Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the fog.
OPERATiON SAFETY
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Use Common Sense Maintain Secure Footing
BUCKING SAFETY
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WARNING:
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT,
ANY PORTION CAN ROLL CAUSING LOSS
OF FOOTING AND CONTROL,
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE DOWN TO
UNDERCUT. THE SAW CANNOT BE CON­
TROLLED IN THIS POSITION.
Stay on uphill side of tree when cutting.
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