Poulan PPB4014 Owner Manual - Page 14

OPERATION BUCKING WITH A WEDGE If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching. Overbucking Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside. Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut. When the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3 of the diameter from the top. Then make the finished cut by under bucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut. Log Supported At One End Load Finishing Cut Underbucking Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under bucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control. 1st Cut 1/3 Dia Log Supported At Both Ends Load 1st cut 1/3 Dia Finishing Cut LIMBING Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chainsaw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting. • Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help. • Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chainsaw. • Keep the tree between you and the chainsaw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. 14