Poulan Chainsaw - Manual (Page 11)

DEBRANCHING Never debranch in a tree. It's too dangerous. Once the tree is down debranching can be done properly and safely. Keep chain
out of dirt.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. Do not let
the tip of the cutting bar touch anything that might cause kickback. Keep a
firm grip on the saw, left hand around the handlebar, right hand around the
control handle. Do not cut overhead. Limit your debranching to chest level or
below. Work slowly, watching out for branches that are bent or under
pressure, and for supporting limbs. BE ALERT FOR SPRINGBACK — the
release of tension a branch or even a whole tree might be under. Keep your
body clear of possible springback. Frequently clear branches out of the way
so you won't trip over them.
BUCKING
►U-A-^
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to desired log size. It can be done when a tree section is resting on another log, or when a tree section is placed on a
bucking stand. Use both hands — grip the saw firmly. Stand uphill because a log that is cut loose will roll downhill.
In area "A", come up from the bottom 1/3 of the way.
Finish by coming down from the top.
In area "B", come down from the top 1/3 of the way.
Finish by coming up from the bottom.
Do not turn the saw upside down to undercut. Position
the guide bar under the log and exert light pressure
upward.
WARNING; When coming up from the bottom using the
top of the bar (undercutting) the saw will push back at
you, hold it firmly.
B
Second
Cut
Second
Cut
Using a bucking stand, in area A
come up from bottom 1 /3 of the
way first. Finish by cutting down
from the top. In area B come down
from top 1/3 of the way. Finish by
cutting up from bottom.
If saw becomes wedged in a log,
don't try to force it out. Stop the
saw and drive in a wedge until saw
can be removed easily. Be careful
not to damage the chain with the
wedge.
PRUNING
Cutting branches off a tree while the tree is still standing can be done safely by the non-professional
when branches are shoulder height or lower. If they are higher, get a professional. Never climb into a
tree to debranch, nor work overhead.
Keep both hands on the saw with firm grips, be sure of your footing and balance. Do not turn saw
upside down to cut, watch out for springback and where the branch will fall. Clear fallen branches
frequently so you don't trip over them.
V'
FIRST CUT
Using iaB side of bar and
chain, make first cut from
bottom. Make finishing cut
from top. Do not turn the saw
upside down.
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