Chainbrake
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The saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain immediately in the event of a
activates when the hand guard is pushed forward (1)./==% If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back towards the front handle (2).
When working with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Use the chain brake as a “parkingbrake”, if you move the saw with the engine running.
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Inertia activated chain brake
The inertia activated chain brake is activated when the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually or by a weight in the hand guard.
The advantage of the inertia brake is that the brake is activated after
Controland maintenanceof the chain brake
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Braking function control:
The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the handles with both hands and apply full throttle, Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard, without releasing your grip around the front handle. The chain should stop immediately (illustr.).
Inertia activating function control
The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Hold the chain saw approx. 35 cm (14“)above a trunk or other firm object (illustr,).
CAUTION! The engine must be shut off.
Release your grip around the front handle and let the saw by its own weight rotate around the rear handle. When the tip of the bar hits the trunk, the brake should activate,
Maintenance:
~WARNING! Dirt and wear affect the function of the brake. Follow all maintenance instructions, carefully. If anything is incorrect with your chain brake contact your servicing dealer. L
With the engine shut off, the hand guard can be moved back and forth, to ensure that the mechanismworks freely and also that the brake activates. If necessary, clean the brake from resin and chips. Lubricate the mechanism and bearing surfaces with oil. Check that the brake band is at least 0.65 mm (.026 in) thick, at the most worn part.
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