Poulan 1980-02 - Manual (Page 6)

Always begin cutting in the correct
entry area of the bow.
2. Be sure the spur is in place against the log before beginning
the cut.
3. Do not cut small limbs or brush with a bow.
5. Keep the chain tight and sharp.
LOOK OUT FOR KICKBACK
1. When the bow contacts an object in the danger area, the
bow is thrown upward with considerable force. THIS IS
KICKBACK!
2. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
3. Don't over reach.
4. Cut only at high engine speeds.
.5. DO NOT REACH ABOVE WAIST HIGH. THE BOW IS
TOO CLOSE TO YOUR FACE IN THIS POSITION.
6. Keep your chain sharp. A dull chain kicks back harder
than a sharp chain.
FELLING (Cutting down a tree)
A Small Trees — Less than 8" across
1. If there is doubt about the direction of fall, use
"notch" method described in B.
2. Make a single felling cut on the side away from the
direction of fall. Don't cut all the way through!
3. When the tree starts to fall, turn saw off, put the saw
down and GET AWAY QUICKLY!
B Large Trees — 8" or larger across (Fig. X)
1. The notch is very important. The tree will try to fall
"into" the notch.
2. Make the bottom notch cut first, about 1/3 to 1/2 way
into the tree.
3. Complete the notch with the slant cut. Remove the
wedge of wood before going on.
4. The felling cut is next. Make it on the side opposite the
notch.
5. It is made 2" higher than the bottom of the notch.
6. DO NOT try to cut through to the notch.
7. As the tree starts to fall, turn saw off, put the saw down
and GET AWAY QUICKLY!
BUCKING
Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces.
□ Use Both Hands — grip the saw firmly with the thumb and
forefinger wrapped around the handle.
□ Stand Uphill — a log that is cut loose will roll downhill.