Starting could require many pulls de- pending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine still fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or contact your Sears Service Centre.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake must be replaced if any part is worn to less than 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by your Sears Service Centre. Take your unit to the place of pur- chase or to the nearest Sears Service Centre.
SThis saw is equipped with a chain
brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.
SThe
automatically (by sudden movement).
SIf the brake is already activated, it is dis- engaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this procedure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the handles with both hands and apply full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turn- ing your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle. The chain should stop imme- diately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When performing the following procedure, the engine must be turned off.
Hold the chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other wood- en surface. Release your grip on the
front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should activate.
OPERATING TIPS
SCheck chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE
section.
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry,
SStop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and
repair parts as necessary.
SKeep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the
possibility of kickback.
SPractice cutting a few small logs us- ing the following steps. This will help you get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing op- eration.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- low the engine to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting.
S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure.
S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur.
S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut.
SStop engine before setting saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you will not be able to see well, nor during bad weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
SCarefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
SClear the work area. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing.
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