Debranching And Pruning - Craftsman 358.354871 Owner's Manual

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WARNING!
If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, 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.
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_-:!;; 2. BUCKING--USING ANOTHER LOG AS
A SUPPORT
(Rgure 32):
WARNING!
ALWAYS STAND UPHILL FROM THE LOG. The
cut portion will roll down hill
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a. In area Ai_ '
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 -- USING A STAND (Figure 33):
........ a. in area A: ...........
1.) Undercut 113 of the way through the
log.
2.) Finish with an overcut. .
: _ b. In area B:.. i
•.: 1.) Over cut:ll3 of the way through the log.
::. " 2.) Finishwith an undercut.
D. DEBRANCHINGAND PRUNING
• Work slowly, keeping both hands On the saw
with a firm grip, Maintain secure footing and
\ WEDGE USED TO
HOLD CUT OPEN
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Figure 31
USING - - .....
ANOTHER"
LOG AS A SUPPORT
Figure 32
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.... 12ND CUT 1ST CUT 2ND CUT ' •
' _, R_ _//-SECO._\]Ii R_r
C_ ,_. CUT_/,_ cuT_
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• BE. ALERT FOR. AND. GUARD' AGAINST
., :;:_ balance,. ., =_ ............................................. _KICKBACi_, Donotallow the moying_chain to:
:::i• .Watch Out for spdngBoles, Use ext_'eme:cau- _ _: contactany.other_bPancheS or objects at the,..
. tion when cutting srnatl size limbs.Slender ......
..... :materfal may/catch the. saw:chain'=:and be
"i whipped toward youor pull off balance.
• Bealert for springback. 'Watch •outfor 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.
_o Keep a clear work area. _ Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping over
them;
• nose ofthe guide bar whendebranching or prun, '
ing. _Allowing such contact could result in
serious personal injury. :
KEEP THE TREE BETWEEN
YOU AND THE SAW
USE COMMON SENSE
WARNING! ...............
"Never climb intoa tree to debranch'or prune. Do
not stand on ladders, platforms, or in any posi*
tion:which might cause ,you to lose control of
the s_w.
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