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aa WARNING! Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this position. Always make your first cut on the compression side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log's weight is concentrated. BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT 1. Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log. 2. Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut. NOTE: Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. 1. Make the first cut on the compression side of the log. Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log. 2. Finish with your second cut. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND LIMBING AND PRUNING aa 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. aa 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. 12

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a
WARNING! Never turn saw upside down to
undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in
this position.
Always make your Frst cut on the compression side of
the log. The compression side of the log is where the
pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated.
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
1.
Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
2.
Roll the log over and Fnish with a second overcut.
NOTE: Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT
STAND
1.
Make the Frst cut on the compression side of the
log. Your Frst cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter
of the log.
2.
Finish with your second cut.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
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.
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.
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