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USING THE CHAINSAW
For ‘first time’ users of this type of product, we recommend that introductory
training is undertaken from an experienced person before use.
THE CHAIN BRAKE
During kickback, the chain brake
lever will strike your left forearm,
engaging the chain brake.
When the brake is activated the
chain will stop.
• The chain brake is
released
(the
chain can move) when the
chain brake lever is pulled back
towards the handle.
• The brake is
engaged
(chain is
stopped) when the chain brake lever pushed forward away from the
handle.
Release the chain brake by pulling the chain brake lever back towards the
handle.
WARNING: DO NOT START THE CHAINSAW UNTIL IT IS FULLY ASSEMBLED
AND ADJUSTED AND YOU HAVE READ ALL RELEVANT WARNINGS / SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: THE CHAIN BRAKE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF INJURY IF KICKBACK OCCURS. HOWEVER, IT CANNOT BE
RELIED UPON TO PROTECT YOU AGAINST INJURY IF THE CHAINSAW IS
USED CARELESSLY. TAKE GREAT CARE WHEN CUTTING, AND ALWAYS TEST
THE BRAKE BEFORE USING THE SAW.
WARNING: IF THE CHAIN FAILS TO STOP WHEN THE CHAIN BRAKE IS
ENGAGED. DO NOT USE THE CHAINSAW. YOU SHOULD RETURN YOUR
CHAINSAW TO YOU CLARKE DEALER FOR ADVICE.
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