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MAINTENANCE
Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs
around the handles.
Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your
left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of
the front handle.
The chain should stop immediately.
Throttle lockout
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Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
when the throttle lockout is released.
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Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.
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Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move
freely and that the return springs work properly.
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Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the chain stops and
remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle
control is in the idle position you should check the
carburetor idle adjustment.
Chain catcher
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly
attached to the body of the chain saw.
Right hand guard
Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there
are no visible defects, such as cracks.
Vibration damping system
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached
to the engine unit and handle unit.
Stop switch
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
