apply good basic felling techniques with the harvester

apply good cross cutting skills

keep your chain sharp and your bar in good condition

during processing / cross cutting of the sawlog

when the sawlog is under tension

when your chain is dull

in sunny weather

it is creating a headache for the operator

you should try to support a very heavy log while you cross cut it

the issue is that its weight is causing a stress near where cross cutting is occuring

by keeping chains sharp and bars straight, with the right technique you can produce a clean cross cut

using worn chains

using sharp chains

using well maintained bars

ensuring your chain lubrication systems are functioning well

scaling regulations in your country

price of fuel oil

an accurate price list relating to the current forest being harvested

value lost if pulpwood is not cut to the minimum diameter