E N G L I S H
Testing and maintenance of the chain brake
IMPORTANT!
Failure to check and maintain the chain brake may result in the failure of the chain brake to activate in the event of a kickback.
Brake function test:
The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Place the 
saw on firm ground. Keep a firm grip on the saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle, and with your thumbs and fingers encircling both handles squeeze the trottle. Then activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist 
against the hand guard without releasing your grip on the front handle. The chain should stop immediately (illustr.).
CAUTION!
Always disconnect power cable before fitting parts or performing adjustments.
Inertia-activation function test
The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Hold the chain saw approximately 18 inches (45 cm) above a trunk or other firm wooden object. Release your grip on the front handle and let the saw fall, rotating around the rear handle. When the tip of the guide bar hits the trunk, the brake should activate.
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inch/cm inch/cm
12"/30cm 18"/45cm 14"/35cm 20"/50cm 16"/40cm 22"/55cm
STOP WARNING!
Dirt and wear effect brake funktion. Follow all maintenance instructions carefully. If anything about your chain brake is not in order, contact your service dealer.
Maintenance: With the motor shut off, move front hand guard back and forth
to ensure that the mechanism works freely and that the brake is activated. If necessary, clean resin and chips from the brake. Lubricate the mechanism and bearing surfaces with oil. Check that the brake band is at least 0.65 mm (0.026 in) thick where most worn.
min 0.65 mm /0.026 in
Motor overload protection
The saw is equipped with a slipping clutch which protects it from overload.
If the chain stops while the motor is running, the saw is overloaded. Ease up on the cutting pressure until the chain begins to turn again. If the blade has jammed, stop the saw immediately and free the blade. If the chain stops frequently while cutting, it may be due to a dull chain. If so, stop and sharpen the chain.
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