Poulan 4400 - Manual (Page 6)

BUCKING
Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces.
(See Figúrelo)
□ Use Both Hands — grip the saw firmly. (See Figure 11.)
□ Stand Uphill — a log that is cut loose will roll downhill.
□ Keep The Chain Out Of The Dirt — dirt will dull the
chain. A dull chain is unsafe.
Q Stand to the left of the saw.
How To
A In area "A", come up from the bottom 1/3 of the way.
Finish by coming down from the top. Figure 10
B In area "S", come down from the top 1/3 of the way.
Finish by coming up from the bottom. Figure 10
PRUNING AND DEBRANCHING
1 Be Careful
O Use Both Hands — keep a firm grip. (See Figure 11)
O Look Out For Kickback — don't let the tip of the bar
touch anything while the engine is running.
O Don't Cut Overhead — keep the saw below chest high, The
chain is too close to your face in this position.
2 Pruning (Cutting limbs from standing tree)
O If you must cut in a tree, do not carry a running saw while
climbing.
O Keep BothL Hands On The Saw -- keep a firm grip. Figure 11
O Be Sure Of Your Support — don't cut off balance.
O Cut Up From The Bottom, Finish Down From The Top.
3 Debranching (Cutting the limbs from a fallen tree)
O Cut On The Opposite Side Of The Tree — keep the tree
between you and the chain. (See Figure 12)
O Be Sure Of Your Footing — work slowly and deliberately.
O Look Out For Springpoles — limbs bent under pressure
will snap up at you when cut. the tree between you and the chain!
Figure 12