PRETUL 27044, Manual

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• The chain brake (
A
) function is to swiftly stop the chain
displacement and protect the hand if kickback strikes (see
page 5). It is designed considering the predictable
kickback movement that throws the chain bar upwards
and towards the operator, so that when the brake is
pushed with the left hand, the chain stops immediately.
• Test the chain brake each time you
turn on the chain saw and before starting the cut:
• With the motor running and pressing the throttle trigger
push with the back of your left hand the chain brake
towards the chain bar. Upon doing this
maneuver DO NOT release the front handle. Only turn
your left hand forward until making contact with the brake
and push it.
• If by any chance the brake would not stop the
chain DO NOT operate the chain saw. Turn it off and take it to a
Authorized Service Center for repairs.
• If the brake works correctly the cutting chain will stop immediately.
To set the brake back into the running position, pull the brake lever
towards you un hearing a click.
• Remember the chain brake will not prevent a
kickback. It is a safety device to prevent possible injuries after a
kickback is produced.
• Remember that even with adequate
maintenance and used in field use conditions, the chain brake
functioning cannot be considered totally safe. Stay alert at all times.
Use adequate cutting techniques and always use all the safety
devices.
• This type of chain is built with cleaning sprockets (depth gauge) set
in front of each cutting sprocket to prevent the sprockets entering too
deep in the wood and get jammed generating a kickback.
• Use only chains certified for moderate kickback
to substitute worn chains.
• Consider that to the extent the chain wears out
with regular use, or the honing process loses the capability to lessen
the possibility of kickback, the use shall use more caution.
• Replace the guide bar ( C ) with and identical
brand bar.
• The lower the chain bar’s tip radio is, its capacity
to diminish the possibility of a kickback will be lower.
Turn the lleft
hand to activate
the chain brake
8
Guide Bar
Chain Brake
Cutting Chain with Moderate Kickback
( B )
A
C
B
K
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ac
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
Safety Devices
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