Tanaka TCS-3401 User Manual

 

 

 
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THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH  
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log.  Pull the saw towards you followed previous procedure. (Fig. 2-7J) 
If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom cut. (Fig. 2-7K) 
WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER !! 
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not property trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar 

and can result in kickback. 
CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSURE ON BOTTOM 
Take a firm stance. Begin with a bottom cut.  The depth of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log diameter. 
Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 2-7L)

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 

THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BARS LENGTH 
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. 
Make a boring cut if the log is close to the ground. 
Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 2-7M) 
WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER !! 
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide 

bar and can result in kickback. (Fig. 2-7N) 
IF THE SAW GETS STUCK  
Stop the engine. 
Raise the log or change its position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever.

 

Do not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw is 

suddenly released.