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GASOLINE CHAIN SAW
HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN OPERATING MODES (F15)
1.
Flip the engine switch to turn off the engine.
2.
Remove the air cleaner cover form the cylinder cover
3.
Loosen a screw and remove the screen on the back of the air cleaner cover.
4.
Reattach the screen right side left so as to the anti-icing plate if on the right.
Reinstall the cover.
(1) Air cleaner cover
(2) Anti-icing plate
(3) Screw
(4) Normal operating mode
(5) Anti-freeze mode
(6) Screen
WARNING
Continuing to use the product in anti-freeze mode even when temperatures have risen and returned to
normal may result in the engine falling to start properly or in the engine falling to operate at its normal
speed. And for this reason, you should always be sure to return the unit to normal operating mode if there
is no danger of icing occurring.
When using the saw with the anti-freeze mode, frequently check the screen and keep it clean of saw dust.
CHAIN BRAKE
This machine is equipped with an automatic brake to stop saw chain rotation
upon occurrence of kickback while in saw cutting 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. (F16)
To release brake, pull up the front guard toward the front handle till “click” sound
is heard.
IMPORTANT
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. (F17)
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,
immediately release your fingers form the throttle lever and keep the engine
idling.
