Craftsman 358.351210 User manual

Operator's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
2.8 cu.in./46cc 2-Cycle
GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
Model No.
358.351210 - 20 In. Bar
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530087861 5/1/00
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Warranty 2 Storage 16
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 17
Assembly 5 Emissions Statement 18
Operation 6 Parts List 20
Maintenance 11 Spanish 23
Service and Adjustments 14 Parts & Ordering Back
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RGAS CHAIN SAW
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Chain Saw is
maintained, lubricated, and tuned-up according to the owner's manual, Sears will
repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not include the bar, chain, spark plug, and air filter, which are
expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Gas Chain Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CHAIN SAW TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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rot, WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire when making repairs
except for carburetor adjustments. Be-
cause a chain saw is a high-speed
woodcutting tool, special safety pre-
cautions must be observed to reduce
risk of accidents. Careless or improp-
er use of this tool can cause serious
injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult
users who understand and can fol-
low the safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions found in
this manual.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection ,l _ Eye
Snug _ ql_s'lr_ Protection
Fitting _ Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes J
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• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye pro-
tection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved
safety hard hat; and sound barriers
(ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have
hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from the chain when the engine is
running.
•Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals at least 30 feet (10 meters) away
from work area when starting or using
saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain
saw when you are fatigued, ill, or up-
set, or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication. You must be in
good physical condition and mentally
alert. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with doctor before oper-
ating.
• Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you are felling a tree, a
retreat path.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate with one hand. Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, or
bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a well
ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or
in a tree, unless you are specifically
trained to do so.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at
the end of the cut. Applying pressure
can cause you to lose control when
the cut is completed.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down.
• Hand carry saw only when engine is
stopped. Carry with muffler away
from body; guide bar and chain proj-
ecting behind you; guide bar prefer-
ably covered with a scabbard.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or
not completely and securely as-
sembled. Always replace bar, chain,
or hand guard immediately if it be-
comes damaged, broken or is other-
wise removed.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service per-
formed by a qualified service dealer
except the items listed in the mainte-
nance section of this manual.
• Make certain the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is
released. For correction, refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep caps and fasteners securely
tightened.
• Never modify your saw in any way.
• Use only Craftsman accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame in the areas where fuel is
mixed or poured.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area
and use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
fueling site before starting.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool
in a non-combustible area, not on
dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly
remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry
well ventilated space where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
X(_ Kickback Path
_//L,Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
AWARNING: Rotational Kickback
can occur when the moving chain con-
tacts an object at the upper portion of
the tip of the guide bar. This type of
contact 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 and Pull-In occur
when the chain is suddenly stopped by
being pinched, caught, or by contact-
ing a foreign object in the wood. This
sudden stopping of the chain results in
a reversal of the chain force used to
cut wood and causes the saw to move
in the opposite direction of the chain
rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the
saw straight back toward the operator.
Pull-In pulls the saw away from the op-
erator.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kick-
back, you can reduce the element of
surprise which contributes to acci-
dents.
• Never let the moving chain contact
any object at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keepworkareafreefromobstruc-
tionssuchasothertrees,branches,
rocks,fences,stumps,etc.Eliminate
oravoidanyobstructionthatyour
sawchaincouldhitwhilecutting.
• Keepsawchainsharpandproperly
tensioned.Alooseordullchaincan
increasethechanceofkickback.
Followmanufacturer'schainsharp-
eningandmaintenanceinstructions.
Checktensionatregularintewals,
butneverwithenginerunning.Make
surebarclampnutsaresecurely
tightened.
• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfull
speed.Ifthechainismovingata
slowerspeed,thereisgreater
chanceofkickbackoccurring.
• Useextremecautionwhenre-enter-
ingacut.
• Donotattemptcutsstartingwiththe
tipofthebar(plungecuts).
• Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforces
thatcouldcloseacutandpinchor
fallintochain.
• UsethespecifiedReduced-Kickback
GuideBarandLowKickbackChain.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructions 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
withdrawn from an undercut when
bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begin cutting with the engine
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
Stand to the left of the saw
Thumb on
underside el I I
handleba/_
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_ Elbow
locked
Never reverse hand positions
• 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 handlebar, and your
left thumb under the front handlebar.
Keep your left arm straight with the
elbow locked.
• When making bucking cuts, position
your left hand on the front handlebar
so it is in a straight line with your
right hand on the rear handle. 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
_IL WARNING: The following fea-
tures are included on your saw to help
reduce hazard of kickback; however,
such features will not totally eliminate
this danger. Do not rely only on safety
devices. Follow all safety rules to help
avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
• 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
handles and "in-line" with each other.
The spread and "in-line" position of
the hands provided by this design
work together to give balance and
resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if
kickback occurs.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, de-
signed with a small radius tip which
reduces the size of the kickback
danger zone on the bar tip. This type
bar has been demonstrated to signif-
icantly reduce the number and seri-
ousness of kickbacks when tested in
accordance with ANS! B175.1.
It _ "_ Small Radius Tip
Large Radius Tip

• Low Kickback Chain, has met kick-
back performance requirements
when tested on a representative
sample of chain saws below 3.8 cu-
bic inch displacement specified in
ANSI B175.1.
Low-Kickback Chain
Contoured Depth Gauge
,_1_-.,_,_ Etongated Guard Link
_ Deflects Kickback Force
_X_ _ And Allows Wood To
• _ Gradually Ride Into Cutter
Chain With High Kickback Potential
_._ Can Obstruct Material
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered 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-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continu-
al and regular basis must closely
monitor their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
CHAIN BRAKE: Ifthis saw is to be
used for commercial logging, you must
order and install a chain brake to com-
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for
Commercial Logging. Contact your
Sears Service Center or call
1-800-235-5878.
SPARK ARRESTOR: Your saw is
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen which
meets the requirements of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, idaho,
Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon,
and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If
you operate a chain saw in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you
are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to MAINTENANCE section.
STANDARDS: This chain saw is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in
accordance with American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered
Chain Saws Safety Requirements
(ANSi B175.1-1991 ).
41_ WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.351210
• Chain Saw (fully assembled)
• Chain adjustment tool
• 2-cycle engine oil. (Bar oil not
included)
• Extra Chain
• Carrying case
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, please call
1-800-235-5878.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter
rattle in an empty fuel tank.
Your unit has been factory tested and
the carburetor precisely adjusted. As a
result you may smell gasoline or find a
drop of oil/fuel residue on the muffler
when you unpack the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Your saw is fully assembled; no as-
sembly is necessary.

KNOWYOURSAW
READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
CHAINSAW.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe
locationofthevariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfutureref-
erence. FrontHandle
ChainAdjustment _ \.
HandGuard_|l
Chain Adjusting_
X_ Screw _J,..__,,
Fill Cap
Starter Rope ON_ShTOP
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Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Throttle
RearL°C_ ut
Handle
Cytinder Cover
Adjusting Direction
of Chain
Travel
Trigger Choke Knob Bar Clamp Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop
the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTFLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTI-LE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the
throttle trigger. This feature prevents
you from accidentally squeezing the
trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed are set
by pulling the CHOKE/FAST iDLE LEVER
out fully for cold or for refueled starting.
The choke provides additional fuel
when starting a cold engine.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 30 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See CHAIN TENSION in the
MAINTENANCE section.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
II WARNING: Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin. If you do not understand the
fuel handling information do not at-
tempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from
someone that does understand the in-
formation or call the customer assis-
tance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication.
The chain oiler provides continuous
lubrication to the chain and guide bar.
Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you
fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 6.8 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheat-
ing shown by smoke coming from the
chain and/or discoloration of the bar.
For maximum guide bar and chain life,
we recommend you use Craftsman
chain saw bar oil. If Craftsman bar oil is
not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to
obtain Craftsman brand. The oil output is
automatically metered during operation.
Your saw will use approximately one
tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix.
Always fill bar oil tank when you fill the
fuel tank.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 8.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the oil
container.
Once oil is added to the gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys-
tem should be emptied before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. See STOR-
AGE instructions for additional informa-
tion.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
'i_i, WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle
speed. If the chain moves at idle
speed, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENT within this manual. Avoid con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
STARTING POSITION
To start the engine, hold tile saw firmly
on the ground as illustrated below.
Make sure the chain is free to turn
without contacting any object.
II/ ill A 1/ oil Front
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
Important Points to Remember
When pulling the starter rope, do not
use the full extent of the rope as this
can cause the rope to break. Do not
let starter rope snap back. Hold the
handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to
warm up before squeezing the throttle
trigger.
Do not cut material with the choke/fast
idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when
the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to

thefullextent,thecorrectthrottleset-
tingforstartingissetautomatically.
1=Move ON/STOP switch to the ON
position.
2= Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the full extent.
3= Pull starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine attempts
to start, then fully push in the
choke/fast idle lever.
4= Pull the starter rope quickly with
your right hand until the engine
starts.
5= Allow the engine to run for approxi-
mately five seconds. Then,
squeeze and release throttle trig-
ger to release the fast idle, allowing
the engine to idle.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to
the full extent; then, fully push in
the lever. This will set the fast idle
lock to the start position.
2= Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
3= Squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to release the fast idle, al-
lowing the engine to idle.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of ex-
cess fuel with the following the warm
engine starting procedure listed above.
Insure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Starting could require many pulls de-
pending on how badly unit is flooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE
section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal,
plastics, masonry, non-wood building
materials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a
foreign 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
possibility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs us-
ing the following steps. This will help
you get the "feel" of using your saw
before you begin a major sawing op-
eration.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
• Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing
the engine to idle. If you run the
saw at full throttle without a cutting
load, unnecessary wear can occur.
• To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
_IL 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 able to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong
winds, etc.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Clear the work area. You
need a clear area all around the tree
so you can have secure footing. Study
the natural conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a particular direction,
such conditions include:
• The wind direction and speed.

• Theleanofthetree.Theleanofa
treemightnotbeapparentduetoun-
evenorslopingterrain.Useaplumb
orleveltodeterminethedirectionof
treelean.
• Weightandbranchesononeside.
• Surroundingtreesandobstacles.
Lookfordecayandrot.Ifthetrunkis
rotted,itcansnapandfalltowardthe
operator.
Makesurethereisenoughroomfor
thetreetofall.Maintainadistanceof
2-1/2treelengthsfromthenearestper-
sonorotherobjects.Enginenoisecan
drownoutawarningcall.
Removedirt,stones,loosebark,nails,
staples,andwirefromthetreewhere
cutsaretobemade.
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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 in the desired direction of fall. After
a felling cut is made on the opposite
side of tree, the tree should fall in the
direction of the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress
roots, remove them before making the
notch.
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
illustration. Once the notch is cut re-
move the wedge of wood from the
tree.
• 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
between the felling cut and the notch
to form a hinge. This hinge will help
prevent the tree from falling in the
wrong direction.
Final cut here
First cut j
Notch
Second cut Hinge
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall Opening
of felling
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut when
necessary to control the direction of
fall. To avoid kickback and chain
damage, use wood or plastic wedges,
but never steel or iron wedges.
• Be alert of signs that the tree is
ready to fall: cracking sounds, widen-
ing of the felling cut, or movement in
the upper branches.
• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it
down, and get away quickly on your
planned retreat path.
• Be extremely cautious with partially
fallen trees that may be poorly sup-
ported. When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull
down the tree with a cable winch,
block and tackle, or tractor. Do not
use your saw to cut down a partially
fallen tree.
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
causing 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.

• Useasawhorsetocutsmalllogs.
Neverallowanotherpersontohold
thelogwhilecuttingandneverhold
thelogwithyourlegorfoot.
• Donotcutinanareawherelogs,
limbs,androotsaretangled.Drag
thelogsintoaclearareabeforecut-
tingthembypullingoutexposedand
clearedlogsfirst.
BUCKING TECHNIQUES
A
rot, WARNING: If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to
force it out. You can lose control of the
saw resulting in injury and/or damage
to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a
wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily.
Restart the saw and carefully 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.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
_,_'_\ _ Turn saw OFF and
_q_,._ use a plastic or
wooden wedge to
cut open.
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.
AWARNING: Never turn saw up-
side down to undercut. The saw can-
not be controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the pres-
sure side of the log. The compression
side of the log is where the pressure of
the log's weight is concentrated.
Firstcut on pressure side of log
# Second cut
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3of the diameter
of the log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a
second overcut.
• Watch for logs with a pressure side
to prevent the saw from pinching.
See illustration above for cutting logs
with a pressure side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on
the pressure side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for
your first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using alog for support _/ 2 nd Cut
_/1st Cut
n_ Cut
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