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Bucking, Safety

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OPERATION BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. TYPES OF CUTTING (Fig. 13) • Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pressure downward. • Undercutting-begin on the undersideof the tog with the top of the saw chassis against the log; exert light pressure upward. During undercutting,the saw will tend to push back at you,Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control, BUCKING USING A SUPPORT (Fig. 15 & 16) Anotherlog or a stand, such as a sawhorse, may be used as supportswhen bucking. • Area A - Undemut 1/3 of the way through the log. - Finish with an ovetcut, • Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the log. - Finish with an undercut. ,.,cu, I.cot A_ -

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OPERATION
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BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size.
TYPES
OF CUTTING
(Fig. 13)
•
Overcutting - begin on the top side of the log with the
bottom of the saw chassis
against
the log; exert
light
pressure downward.
•
Undercutting-begin on the undersideof the
tog
withthe
top
of
the saw chassis against the
log;
exert
light
pres-
sure upward. During undercutting,the saw will tend to
push
back at you,Be prepared for this
reaction and
hold
the saw firmly to
maintain
control,
Saw Chassis
BUCKING
USING
A SUPPORT
(Fig.
15 & 16)
Anotherlogor
a
stand, such
as a
sawhorse, may be used
as
supportswhen bucking.
• Area
A
- Undemut 1/3 of the way through the log.
- Finish with an ovetcut,
•
Area B - Overcut 1/3 of the way through the
log.
-
Finish with
an
undercut.
A_
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B
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Figure 15
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B
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1st Cut
2nd
Cut
Ovemut
"_
Undercut
Figure
13
BUCKING
ON THE GROUND
(Fig. 14)
*
Overcut with a 1/3 diameter cut.
•
Roll
log
over
and finish
with an overcut.
Figure 14
Another Log
Figure 16
BUCKING
TIPS
°
CUt only one log at a time.
•
Cut shattered wood very carefully.Sharp pieces of wood
couldbe
flung
toward the operator.
• Use
a
sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another
person to hold the log while cutting
and
never hold the
log with your leg or
foot.
•
Do not cut in an
area
where logs, limbs, and roots are
tangled such as ira
bl6wn down
area.
Drag the logs into
a clear area before cutting by pulling out
exposed
and
cleared logs first.
'
•
Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the
saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure
side to relieve the stress on the
log.
OPERATION
SAFETY
BUCKING
SAFETY
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG BEING CUT,
ANY PORTION
CAN ROLL CAUSING
LOSS
OF FOOTING AND CONTROL,
NEVER TURN THE SAW UPSIDE
DOWN TO
UNDERCUT. THE
SAW CANNOT
BE
CON-
TROLLED
IN THIS POSITION.
•
Stay
on
uphill
side
of
tree
when cutting.
Use
Common
Sense
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Maintain
Secure
Footing