END OF THE GUIDE BAR may be placed at the height of about 35 cm.
35 cm
Rear handle should be gripped lightly with the right handle.
AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE
The automatic chain brake stops the operation of the saw chain in such a manner that
To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, proceed as follows:
1)Stop the engine of the chain saw.
2)Operate the front and rear handles with hands (grip them lightly), so that the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 35 cm as shown in Fig.
3)Softly detach the left hand from the front handle, and touch the end of the guide bar against the wood or the like placed below so that the machine receives an impact.
(* At this time the rear handle should be gripped lightly with right hand.)
4)The impact is propagated to the brake lever, which actuates the chain brake.
(PRECAUTION)
When checking the operation of the automatic chain brake, use a soft surface substance like wood to provide the impact so the chain is not damaged.
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