Chain brake
The chain brake operates automatically in the event of kick back.
The chainsaw is fitted with a hand guard/chain brake which when
operated brings the chain to a stop within a tenth of a second.
The chain brake can be operated manually by pushing it forward or
automatically as a result of kickback.
Kickback occurs if the chain catches on the wood being cut and the
chainsaw pushes back suddenly.
In the event of kickback, your hand (which is on the front handle during
operation) jerks forward causing the back on your hand to push the
guard forward, engaging the chain brake and quickly stopping the chain.
Switching on
1. Pull the hand guard/chain
brake towards you. The
brake may be stiff and may
require to be moved with
some force.
2. Hold the front handle with
your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand.
3. Press the lock-off button with
your thumb, then squeeze the
trigger switch. The chainsaw
starts after a short delay.
Switching off
1. Release the trigger switch. The
chain quickly stops but the motor
will take a short time to continue to
run down.
Running in the chain
Prior to operation, a new chain
should be run in for 2–3 minutes and then its tension should be
checked and adjusted as detailed in “
MAINTENANCE
”.
CSL - 036
4. SWITCHING ON/OFF
OPERATION
OFF
RUN
BRAKE ON
BRAKE OFF
5. CUTTING
1. Press the bucking spikes
against the timber ensuring
the chain is not making
contact with the material
being cut.
2. Start cutting by holding the
chainsaw by the front handle
and raising the rear handle.
3. If you cannot cut the timber in a single stroke, apply light pressure
to the front handle and continue sawing, draw the chainsaw back
a little then apply the bucking spikes a little lower and finish the cut
by raising the rear handle.
4. Withdraw the chainsaw from the cut while the chain is still running.
CAUTION:
FIRST TIME USERS SHOULD, AS A MINIMUM
PRACTISE, CUT LOGS ON A SAW-HORSE OR CRADLE
4. The chain will now be running,
ready to make a cut. Release
the lock-off switch.
