Poulan 210 - Manual (Page 14)

4. BUCKING USING ANOTHER LOG AS A
SUPPORT
a. In area A:
1. ) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2. ) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B;
1. ) Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2. ) Finish with an undercut.
5. BUCKING USING A STAND
a. In area A:
1. ) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2. ) Finish with an overcut.
b. In area B:
1. ) Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2. ) Finish with an undercut.
A
WARNING
Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll
causing loss of footing and control.__________________
Use Common Sense Maintain Secure Footing
D. LIMBING AND PRUNING
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped
on the saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution
when cutting small size limbs. Slender material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or
pull you off balance.
• Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that
are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid
being struck by the branch or the saw when the ten­
sion in the wood fibers is released. ,
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches
out of the way to avoid tripping over them.
A
WARNING
Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand
on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which
can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
2. PRUNING
a. Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your
shoulder. Get a professional to do the job.
b. Refer to Figure 30 for pruning technique.
1. ) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near
the trunk of the tree.
2. ) Then make an overcut farther out from the
trunk.
3. ) Keep out of the way of the falling limb.
4. ) Finish with a cut flush to the trunk of the tree.
A
WARNING
Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow
the moving chain to contact any other branches or
objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious
injury.
1. LIMBING
a. Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then
can limbing be done safely and properly.
b. Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
c. Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove
small limbs with one cut. Figure 29.
d. Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut
from the side of the tree opposite the branch you
are cutting.
e. Remove larger, supporting branches with the
1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in the
bucking section.
1. ) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the log.
2. ) Finish with an overcut.
f. Always use an overcut to cut small and freely
hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to
fall and pinch the saw.