WEN 4014 14 Electric Chainsaw - Manual (Page 11)

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LIMBING – THE REMOvAL OF
BRANCHES FROM A FELLED
TREE. (FIG.16)
Do not use the nose of the guide bar.
Be careful and cautious and avoid
contacting the log, other limbs or
objects with the nose of the guide bar.
Be extremely cautious of limbs under
tension.
These limbs can spring back towards
the operator and cause loss of control
resulting in injury. Always stand to the
left of the trunk and maintain a secure
footing. Always use both hands when
cutting.
BUCKING
The sawing of a log or fallen tree into
smaller pieces. (Fig. 17-18)
When bucking up a log, check to see
where the log is supported and determine
which way the two halves will fall when
cut. If the log is under tension, always
start with a relieving cut (1) at compres-
sion side. Then make a bucking cut (2) at
tension side. If the saw pinches, stop the
engine and remove the saw from the log.
WarnInG - a majority of kickback accidents occur
during limbing.
WarnInG - never attempt to cut logs while they are in a
pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such at-
tempts drastically increase the risk of kickback which can
result in serious or fatal injury. When bucking, do not stand on the
log. make sure the log will not roll downhill. If bucking on a slope,
stand uphill of the log.
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