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Dec 21, You can cut branches on the upper side of the tree trunk by laying the chainsaw on its side.

Cut limbs from the underside of the tree trunk at the same time if you have a good working height. Saw branches from the proper angle depending on how the branches are tensioned. Otherwise the chainsaw could get stuck in the tree. Apr 29, BALANCE THE CHAINSAW ON THE TRUNK OR YOUR LEG Carry the saw as little as possible while limbing and changing positions.

The chainsaw must not be lifted away from the trunk more than necessary. Use the chainsaw as a lever, with the saw body resting on the trunk or your bushdig.barted Reading Time: 8 mins. From there, measure a couple of feet down the length of the branch and cut a small notch with your pole saw on the underside of it (approximately 1/4 of the way through). This cut, called the notch cut, will prevent the bark from peeling down into the trunk of the tree when you make your next cut.

2. Relieve Some of the WeightEstimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Sep 28, To avoid tearing the bark when cutting large tree limbs, use the 3-cut bushdig.bar: Blake Moore.