7. Operation
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4.Make a test cut adjust the H needle for best cutting power, not for maximum speed.
■CHAIN BRAKE
The chain brake is a device designed to stop the saw chain quickly when kickback occured.
The brake system equipped on the G3100T units is designed to work automatically by sensing reaction force. It can also be activated manually by pushing the brake lever (front hand guard) down forward.
A yellow cone popping up from the base of the brake lever indicates that the brake is on.
Releasing the Brake
Pull the brake lever up toward the front handle until it clicks. (OP9)
NOTE
•When the brake worked, immediately release the throttle lever and slow down the engine speed. Running the engine at high speed while braking the saw chain can cause clutch failures.
•Before starting the day's job, check the condition of the brake system as follows:
1)Start the engine and grasp the handles securely with both hands.
2)While pulling the throttle lever, slowly push the brake lever (front hand guard) forward with the back of your left hand.
3)Check that the brake works normally, then release the throttle lever.
4)Pull the brake lever back to the OFF position.
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