Debranching And Pruning - Craftsman 358.354870 Owner's Manual

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WARNING!
tf saw becomes pinched or hung in a tog, don't
try to force it out. You could lose control of the
saw resulting in personal injury and/or damage
to the saw° Stop the saw and drive a wedge into
the cut until saw can be removed easily° Be
careful not to damage the chain with the wedge,
Figure 31.
2, BUCKING -- USING ANOTHER LOG AS
A SUPPORT (Figure 32):
WARNING!
ALWAYS STAND UPHILL FROM THE LOG.. The
cut portion will roll down hill,
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, 113 of the way through the log
2) Finish with an undercut
3. BUCKING m USING A STAND (Figure 33):
a In area A:
1) Undercut 1/3 of the way through the
log
2) Finish with an overcut
b, tn area B:
I,) Over cut 1/3 of the way through the tog
2) Finish with an undercut
#, DEBRANCHnNG AND PRUHmNG
e Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a firm grip, Maintain secure footing and
balance,
• Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme cau-
tion when cutting small size limbs. Slender
material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull off balance,
e Be alert for springbacko Watch out for bran-
ches that are bent or under pressure as you
are cutting to avoid being struck by the
branch or the saw when the tension in the
wood fibers is released
e Keep a clear work area° Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping over
them
WARNING!
Never climb into a tree to debranch or prune° Do
not stand on ladders, platforms, or in any posi.
tign which might cause you to lose control of
the saw°
LOG AS A SUPPORT
Figure 31
B
Figure 32
IAI B IA
2ND CUT 1ST CUT 2ND CUT
FIRST
CUT CUT CUT
Figure 33
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KEEP THE TREE BETWEEN
YOU AND THE SAW
USE COMMON SENSE
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 debranching or prun-
ing. Allowing such contact could result in
serious personal injury.