of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from
being caught in the cutaway.
● Cutting an unpillowed log
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut
from the opposite side. (SA3)
● Cutting a pillowed log
In the area A in the picture right above, saw up
from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing
down from the top. In the area B, saw down from
the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the
bottom. (SA4)
● Limbing a felled tree
Be alert to the spring back of a cut limb.
First check which way the limb is bent. Then make
a shallow cut into the compressed side to prevent
the limb from being torn. Cut through from the
tensed side. (SA5)
● Pruning
1. Do not use an unstable foothold or a
stepladder.
2. Do not overreach.
3. Do not cut above shoulder height.
4. Always use both hands to grip the saw.
Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top.
(SA6)
