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8. Operation
1.H and L needles are restricted within the number of turn as shown below.
H needle –1/4 L needle –1/4
2.Start the engine and allow it to warm up in low speed for a few minutes.
3.Turn the idle adjusting screw (T) counterclockwise so that the saw chain does not turn. If the idling speed is too slow, turn the screw clockwise.
4.Make a test cut and adjust the H needle for best cutting power, not for maximum speed.
(1)L needle
(2)H needle
(3)Idle adjusting screw
■CHAIN BRAKE
This machine is equipped with an automatic brake to stop saw chain rotation upon occurrence of kickback during saw cutting. The brake is automatically operated by inertial force, which acts on the weight fitted inside the front guard.
This brake can also be operated manually with the front guard turned down to the guide bar.
To release the brake, pull up the front guard toward the front handle till a “click” sound is heard. (F15)
IMPORTANT
[Caution]
Be sure to confirm brake operation during daily inspection.
How to confirm:
1)Turn off the engine.
2)Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide
bar to a stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake operation. Operating level varies by bar size. (F16)
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer inspection and repairing.
The engine, If being kept rotated at high speed with the brake engaged, heats the clutch, causing a trouble. When the brake is operated while in operation,
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