Tanaka TCS33EB16S Manual - Page 14
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English well away from the chain. Move only when the trunk is between you and the chain. Watch out for spring back of limbs under tension. Limbing thick branches When limbing thick branches, the guide bar may get pinched easily. Branches under tension often snap up, so cut troublesome branches in small steps. Apply the same principles as for cross cutting. Think ahead and be aware of the possible consequences of all your actions. Cross cutting/bucking Before starting to cut through the log, try to imagine what is going to happen. Look out for stresses in the log and cut through it in such a manner that the guide bar will not get pinched. Cross cutting logs, pressure on top Take a firm stance. Begin with an upper cut. Do not cut too deeply, about 1/3 of the log diameter is enough. Finish with a bottom cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 28) 29 27 30 31 28 32 Fig. 28 27. Relieving cut 28. Cross cut 29. Pressure on top 30. Pressure side 31. Tension side 32. Relative depth of saw cuts Thick log, larger than guide bar length Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. (Fig. 29) If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom cut. (Fig. 30) Fig. 30 WARNING KICKBACK DANGER Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. Cross cutting logs, pressure on bottom Take a firm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The depth of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log diameter. Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 31) 35 34 36 37 33 38 Fig. 31 33. Relieving cut 34. Cross cut 35. Pressure on bottom 36. Tension side 37. Pressure side 38. Relative depth of saw cuts Thick log, larger than guide bar length Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is close to the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 32) Fig. 29 14