Owner’s manual
DSC4200
CHAIN SA
W
English
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being kept rotated at high speed with the brake
engaged, heats the clutch, causing a trouble.
When the brake is operated while in operation,
immediately release your fingers from the
throttle lever and keep the engine idling.
Stopping engine
1. Release the throttle lever to allow the
engine idling for a few minutes. Put the
switch to the “O” (STOP) position. (1)
Switch
(1)
8. SAWING
WARNING
Before proceeding to your job, read “SAFETY
INSTRUCTION” and “SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” sections. It is recommended
to first practice sawing easy logs. This also
helps you get accustomed to your unit.
Always follow the safety regulations. The chain
saw must only be used for cutting wood.
It is forbidden to cut other types of material.
Vibrations and kickback vary with different
materials and the requirements of the safety
regulations would not be respected. Do
not use the chain saw as a lever for lifting,
moving or splitting objects. Do not lock it over
fixed stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or
applications that are not specified by the
manufacturer.
It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut.
Apply only light pressure while running
the engine at full throttle.
inside the front hand guard.
This brake can also be operated manually with
the front hand guard turned down to the guide
bar.
To release brake, pull up the front hand guard
toward the front hand till “click” sound is heard.
CAUTION
Be sure to confirm brake operation on the 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.
In case the brake is not effective, ask our
dealer inspection and repairing. The engine, if
