Poulan 1630, 1420 TYPE 2 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

1420 1630

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[_ The Electrolux Group. The world's No.1 choice.

KITCHEN, CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMF41NED

_kWARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre-

cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

serious injury. Read and follow all in- structions.

_k WARNING: Always disconnect unit from power source when making repairs,

adjustments, and when changing acces- sories and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special precautions

must be observed to reduce risk of acci- dents. Careless or improper use of this

tool can cause serious injury. PLAN AHEAD

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow

the safety rules, precautions, and op- erating instructions found in this

manual.

• Dress properly. Wear protective gear.

Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth-

ing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging,

vented goggles or face screen; an ap-

proved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to pro-

tect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regular-

ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they

can get caught in moving parts.

Hearing _ _ Safety Hat

Protection''_ iPe.-q----- Eye Snug Protection Fittin Duty

Clothing Gloves

Safety Safety Chaps Shoes

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when saw is running.

• Keep children away. Do not let visitors contact chain saw or extension cord. All

visitors should be kept at least 30 feet

(10 meters) away from work area.

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or me-

_lhm

dication. You must be ingood physical condition and mentally alert. If you

have any condition that might be ag- gravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense.

• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and especially if you are felling a tree, a re- treat path. Keep work area clean.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate with one hand. Serious

injury to the operator, helpers, or by-

standers may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for

two-handed use.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.

• Make sure the chain will not make con- tact with any object while starting the

saw. Never start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.

• Don't force chain saw. It will do the job

better and safer at the rate for which it

was intended.

• Do not put pressure onthe saw, espe- cially at the end of the cut. Doing so can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed.

• Stop the saw before setting it down.

• Hand carry saw only when motor is stopped. Carry the chain saw by the front handle withthe saw stopped, finger

off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.

• Use the right tool, cutwood only. Don't

use chain saw for purpose not in- tended; for example, don't use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non- wood building materials.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand

guard, or other parts immediately if

they become damaged, broken, orare otherwise removed.

• Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by an authorized service dealer.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed

by an authorized service dealer except

the items listed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

• Make certain saw chain stops moving when trigger switch is released.

• Keepthehandlesdryandcleanand freefromoilandgrease.

• Keepoilcapandfastenerssecurely tightened.

• Nonconformingreplacementcompo-

nentsortheremovalofsafetydevices

maycausedamagetotheunitandpos- sibleinjurytotheoperatororbystand- ers.UseonlyPoulanaccessoriesand

replacementpartsasrecommended.

Nevermodifyyoursaw.

• Maintainchainsawwithcare.

• Keepunitsharpandcleanforbetter andsaferperformance.

• Followinstructionsforlubricatingand changingaccessories.

• Unplugthechainsawfromthepower sourcewhennotinuse,beforeservic-

ing,andwhenchangingaccessories

andattachments,suchassawchain andguard.

• Checkfordamagedparts.Beforefur- theruseofthechainsaw,aguardor otherpartthatisdamagedshouldbe carefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwill

operateproperlyandperformitsin- tendedfunction.Checkforalignmentof

movingparts,bindingofmovingparts, breakageofparts,mountingandany

otherconditionsthatmayaffectitsop- eration.A guardorotherpartthatis

damagedshouldbeproperlyrepaired orreplacedbyanauthorizedservice

dealerunlessotherwiseindicatedelse- whereintheinstructionmanual.

• Whennotinuse,chainsawsshould

bestoredina dry,highorlocked-up placeoutofthereachofchildren.

• Whenstoringsaw,unplugandusea

barsheathorcarryingcase.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY _ WARNING: Avoid a dangerous en-

vironment. To reduce the risk ofelectrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet

locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibilityof electrical

shock. Do not handle extension cord or plug with wet hands.

• Use a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.

• Avoiddangerous situations. Do not use

in the presence of flammable liquidsor

gases to avoid creating a fire or explo- sion and/or causing damage to unit.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug(one

bladeiswider than the other)and will re-

quire the use of a polarized extension cord.The appliance plugwillfit intoa po-

larized extension cord only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully into the exten- sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polar-

ized extension cord. A polarized exten-

sion cord will require the use of a polar-

ized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,

reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact aqualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord recep- tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as

suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of the cord must not be

less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with suffix "W-A" (in Canada, "W"). Use a polarized cord. Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. Inspect extension cord

before use and replace if damaged. Do not use a damaged cord. Cord insula-

tion must be intact with no cracks or de- terioration. Plug connectors must be

undamaged. An undersized extension

cord will cause a drop in line voltage re- sulting in loss of power and overheating.

If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The lowerthe gauge number, the heavi- er the cord (see SELECTAN EXTENSION

CORD in the OPERATIONsection). Do

not use multiple cords.

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the

unit by the extension cord or yank ex-

tension cord to disconnect unit.

• Secure extension cord to power cord to prevent disconnection from unit.

• Do not use the unit if the switch does

not turn the unit on and off properly, or if the lock-out does not work. Repairs

to the switch must be made by an authorized service dealer.

• Keep extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Position

cord so that it will not be caught on

branches. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

• To avoid the possibility of electric shock, avoid body contact with any grounded

conductor, such as metal fences or

pipes.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protection should be provided on circuit or outlet to be used. Recep- tacles are available having built-in

GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety. Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if dam-

aged, have repaired by an authorized service dealer.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick-

back and other forces which can result in serious injury.

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

_/LWARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is

the backward, upward or sudden for- ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object in

the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control.

• Rotational Kickback can occurwhen the moving chain contacts an object at

the upper tip of the guide bar. This con- tact can cause the chain to dig into the

object, which stops the chain for an

instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide

bar up and back toward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the

moving saw chain in the cut along the

top of the guide bar and the saw chain

is suddenly stopped. This sudden

stopping of the chain results ina rever- sal of the chain force used to cut wood

and causes the saw to move in the op-

posite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven straight back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is sud- denly stopped. This sudden stopping

pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK The following precautions should be fol-

lowed to minimize kickback:

• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise

which contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep working area free from obstruc- tions such as other trees, branches,

rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting.

• When cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact another branch or other objects around it.

• Keep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-

crease the chance of kickback. Follow

manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check ten-

sion at regular intervals, but never with engine running. Make sure bar mount-

ing nuts are securely tightened.

• Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slow- er speed, there is greater chance of

kickback occurring.

• Use extreme caution when re-enter-

ing a cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting logs or other objects that could close a cut and pinch or fall

onto chain.

• Use the specified Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Beextremely aware of situations or ob- structions that can cause material to

pinch the top of or otherwise stop the

chain.

• Do not cut more than one log at a time.

• Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:

• Always begin cutting with the saw at full speed and the saw housing against wood.

• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Never Reverse Hand Positions

CorrectPosition

Correct Grip Incorrect Grip

Keep a firm grip

with both hands,

mb under

handle

• A good, firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control.

Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with

your right hand whether you are right or

left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handle-

bar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your left arm straight

with the elbow locked.

• Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with

your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.

• Stand with your weight evenly bal-

anced on both feet.

• Do not overreach. You could be drawn

or thrown off balance and lose control.

• Do not cut above shoulder height. It is

difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_/L WARNING: The following features are included on your sawto help reduce

hazard of kickback; however, such fea- tures will not totally eliminate this dan-

ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.

• Hand Guard: designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips offthe front

handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars:

designed with distance between han- dles and "in-line" with each other. The

spread and "in-line" position of the

hands provided by this design work to-

gether to give balance and resistance

in controlling the pivot of the saw back

toward the operator if kickback oc- curs.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-

signed with a small radius tip which re- duces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. This type bar has

been demonstrated to significantly re-

duce the number and seriousness of

kickbacks when tested in accordance

with ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius

Tip Guide Bar

LargeRadius l

Tip Guide Bar

• Low Kickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when

tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI

B175.1.

Low Kickback Chain

,_:_t_!_-_.,_--- Elongated Guard Link

_ Deflects Kickback Force

-_-. _.5 And Allows Wood To _-_-_ Gradually Ride Into Cutter

Contoured Depth Gauge

__J

_WARNING: Computed Kickback Angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed

in the following CKA Table represents the angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in ac-

cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.

Computed angles represented in the CKA column indicate total energy and angle

associated without a chain brake. When

purchasing replacements, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values.

Inall cases, lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the op-

erator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the tip of the guide bar may push the guide bar

rapidly back towards the operator.

• Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury. Do not

rely exclusively upon safety devices built into your saw.

The following guide bar and chain com-

binations meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1

when used on saws listed in this manual.

Use of bar and chain combinations other

than those listed is not recommended and

may not meet the CKA requirements per

standard.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL

1420 1630

952044368 14" 952044370 16"

BAR

P/N Lenqth

CHAIN P/N

952051209

952051211

CKA

16° 20 °

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of hand

tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints

of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in

cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy

people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration sys-

tem does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely monitor their physical

condition and the condition of this tool. DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION This unit is double insulated to help pro-

tect against electric shock. Double insula- tion construction consists of two separate "layers" of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No ground- ing means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to

this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with this unit can be plugged into any

polarized 120 volt electrical outlet. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The

double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting

from an internal electrical insulation fail-

ure.

_/L WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, mo-

tor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-

paired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insu- lated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated

appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or "double insu-

lated". The symbol [] (square within a

square) may also be marked on the ap-

pliance. Failure to havethe unit repaired by authorized service personnel can

cause the double insulation construc- tion to become ineffective and result in

serious injury. STANDARDS: This product is listed by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in accor-

dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA

Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1.

ANSI B175.1-2000 "American National

Standard for Powered Tools - Safety Re-

quirements"

CSA Z62.3 "Chain Saw Kickback Occu- pational Health and Safety"

CSA Z62.1 "Chain Saws - Occupational Health and Safety"

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•"X _

_WARNING: Before using chain saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.

CARTON CONTENTS

• Chain Saw (fully assembled)

• Bar Sheath Examine parts for damage. Do not use

damaged parts.

:] IIb'd

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, please call

1-800-554-6723.

ASSEMBLY

Your saw is fully assembled; no as- sembly is necessary.

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the

location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.

Oiler Actuator/ Chain Adjustment Bar Sprocket

Bar Oil Cap Screw Hole

Lock-out Button

Trigger Switch Power

TRIGGER SWITCH The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on

the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit after lock-out button

has been pushed in. Release the trigger to turn the unit off.

TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON The TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON is a

control feature designed to prevent the motor from being accidently started. When the rear handle is gripped in a normal cutting position, the trigger lock-out button can be pushed in by the thumb, permitting the index finger to squeeze the trigger. It is not neces- sary to maintain pressure on the trig- ger lock-out button once the trigger has been engaged.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on

your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE shown in the following illustration.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Volts

(7.67 m) (15.24 m) (30.48m)

25 ft. 50 ft. 100ft. ___'_ .=.,,_ ____________

120

*American Wire Gauge

16 16

A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.* _ __1_

Bar

Chain

Cord

BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR

The BAROIL CAP is used to access the

bar oiltank and pressed to supply oil to

chain.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is

used to adjust the chain tension. POWER CORD

The POWER CORD is used to connect the chain saw to an approved extension

cord.

CHAIN TENSION Itis normal for a new chain to stretch dur-

ing first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension fre- quently. Readjust chain after every 15

minutes of operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION under the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW

To prevent disconnection from unit, se- cure extension cord to power cord as

Power Cord

Extension Cord

BEFORE STARTING SAW

_WARNING: Be sure to read the electrical safety information in the SAFE-

TY RULES section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the

electrical safety information do not at- tempt to use your unit. Seek help from

someone that does understand the in- formation or call the customer assis-

tance help line at 1-800-554-6723. GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The bar and chain require lubrication. The manually-operated chain oiler provides lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be

sure to fill the bar oil tank before each cut- ting session. The oiler activator/bar oil cap

must be used regularly and often enough to maintain a thin film of oil on the bar and

chain while saw is cutting. It is recom- mended that the oiler actuator/bar oil cap

be operated every ten (10) seconds and held for a seconds

each time it is pressed. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Pou-

lan bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Poulan brand. The oil output is

manually metered during operation. Use a funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap se- curely. Check oil level after every 15 min-

utes of operation. STOPPING YOUR SAW

• Release the trigger switch.

• If motor does not stop, disconnect the extension cord. Discontinue use of

the unit until repaired by an authorized service dealer.

STARTING YOUR SAW

1. Connect the saw to a power source

using the proper size extension cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).

2. Push in switch lock out button.

3. Squeeze gger switch.

OPERATING TIPS

• Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See

CHECK CHAINTENSION in the MAINTE-

NANCE section.

• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry, non-wood building ma- terials, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- eign object. Inspect the saw and repair

parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.

Even a small amount of dirt will quickly

dull a chain and increase the possibil-

ity of kickback.

• Practice cutting a few small logs using the following steps. This will help you get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation.

• Squeeze the trigger switch and allow unit to reach full speed before cutting.

• Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.

• Keep the motor at full speed the en- tire time you are cutting.

• Release trigger switch as soon as cut is completed, allowing motor to stop.

• Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Position cord so it will not be

caught on branches and the like during cutting.

• To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on

saw at end of cut.

• Stop motor before setting saw down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut near

buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you will not be ableto see well,

nor during bad weather such as rain, snow, strong winds, etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility line, the utility com-

plany should be notified immediately.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.

• Clear the work area. You need a clear area all around the tree soyou can have

secure footing.

• The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill af-

ter it is felled.

• Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direc-

tion, such as:

• The wind direction and speed.

• The lean ofthe tree. The lean of atree might not be apparent due to uneven

or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or lev- el to determine the direction of tree

lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

• Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the

operator.

• Makesurethereisenoughroomfor thetreetofall.Maintainadistanceof

2-1/2treelengthsfromthenearestper- sonorotherobjects.Motornoisecan drownoutawarningcall.

• Removedirt,stones,loosebark,nails, staples,andwirefromthetreewhere

cutsaretobemade.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall

Opening of felling

cut

Closing notch

ee,,,Planaclearretreatpath

:t.... _j_-_- DirectionofFall

45 ° /

FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches in diameter or larger)

The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree inthe desired direction of fall. After a

felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall in the

direction of the notch.

NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,

remove them before making the notch. If using saw to remove buttress roots,

keep saw chain from contacting ground to prevent dulling of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE

• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of the tree. Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom. See il-

lustration. Once notch is cut, remove

the wedge of wood from the tree.

First cut } 2,,I

Notch -._ __..

Secondcu_r / \

• After removing the wood from the

notch, make the felling cut on the op- posite side of the notch. This is done

by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch.

This will leave enough uncut wood be- tween the felling cut and the notch to

form a hinge. This hinge will help pre- vent the tree from falling in the wrong

direction.

Felling cut here

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kick-

back and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron

wedges.

• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, or movement in the up-

per branches.

• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your

planned retreat path.

• DONOTuse your saw to cut down a par- tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautious

with partially fallen trees that may be

poorly supported. When a tree doesn't

fall completely, set saw aside and pull down tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a

fallen tree to the desired log size. _WARNING: Do not stand on the

log being cut. Any portion can roll caus- ing loss of footing and control. Do not

stand downhill of the log being cut.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Cut only one log at a time.

• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward operator.

• Use asawhorse to cut small logs. Nev- er 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. Drag logs into a clear area before cutting them by pulling out exposed and cleared logs first.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

_WARNING: If saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it

out. You can lose control of the saw, re- sulting in injury and/or damage to the saw.

Stop the saw; drive a wedge of plastic or

wood into cut until the saw can be re-

moved easily. Restart saw and carefully

reenterthecut.Donotuseametalwedge.

Donotattempttorestartyoursawwhenit

ispinchedorhunginalog.

Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw.

•Yourfirstcutshouldextend1/3ofthe diameterofthelog.

• Finishwithyoursecondcut.

U_Cut

TurnsawOFFanduseaplasticor woodenwedgetoforcecutopen.

Overcuttingbeginsonthetopsideof thelogwiththebottomofthe saw

againstthelog.Whenovercuttinguse lightdownwardpressure.

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

._.j-Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

• Roll the log over and finish with a sec- ond overcut.

• Watch for logs with a compression side. See illustration above for cutting

logs with a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

• Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustrations for your first and second cut)

os, cut

1stCut

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 atree

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Frequently clear branches out of the

way to avoid tripping over them.

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