Poulan 1420 User Manual
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reenter the cut. Do not use a metal wedge.
Do not attempt to restart your saw when it
is pinched or hung in a log.
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw.
Overcutting begins on the top side of
the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log. When overcutting use
light downward pressure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the
underside of the log with top of saw
against the log. When undercutting use
light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly
and maintain control. The saw will tend
to push back toward you.
WARNING:
Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the com-
pression side of the log. The compres-
sion side of the log is where the pressure
of the log’s weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
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Overcut through
1/3
of the diameter of
the log.
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Roll the log over and finish with a sec-
ond overcut.
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Watch for logs with a compression
side. See illustration above for cutting
logs with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
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Remember your first cut is always on
the compression side of the log. (Refer
to the illustrations for your first and
second cut)
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Your first cut should extend
1/3
of the
diameter of the log.
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Finish with your second cut.
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a log for support
2
nd
Cut
1
st
Cut
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the mov-
ing chain to contact any other branches
or objects at the nose of the guide bar
when limbing or pruning. Allowing such
contact can result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal-
ance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
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Watch out for springpoles. Spring-
poles are small size limbs which can
whip toward you or pull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cut-
ting small size limbs.
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Be alert for springback from any
branches that are bent or under pres-
sure. Avoid being struck by the branch
or the saw when the tension in the
wood fibers is released.
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Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping over them.