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WARNING!
The chain brake must not be tested with the chainsaw running unless strictly instructed
to do so in this manual. Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious personal injury.
WARNING!
The chain brake can only reduce the possibility of serious personal injury if it is fitted in
accordance with the instructions detailed in the Assembly Manual. If the chain brake is tampered with
or the chainsaw is not used in accordance with these operating instructions i.e. careless operation,
the risk of serious injury may still exist.
CAUTION!
If it proves difficult to move the chain brake lever into the required position, stop using
the chainsaw immediately. It should be inspected by a suitably qualified service technician.
The chainsaw is fitted with a chain brake which is designed to reduce the possibility of serious
personal injury due to kickback. The chain brake is engaged when pressure is applied to the chain
brake lever i.e. when the operator’s hand strikes the chain brake lever during kickback.
Once the chain brake is engaged, the saw chain stops moving immediately.
WARNING!
NEVER use a chainsaw which is damaged, incorrectly set or incompletely and loosely
assembled. Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious personal injury.
Step 2 - Check the Chain Brake (continued)
Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw
The engine must be stopped before the following checks are carried out.
2a. Check the Chain Brake Disengages
Pull the chain brake lever
A
fully backwards until it ‘clicks’ into position. If the chain brake is
disengaged it should be possible to move the saw chain using a gloved hand.
If it is not possible to move the saw chain, the chain brake may be damaged. Do not use the chainsaw
until it has been inspected by a suitably qualified technician.
2b. Check the Chain Brake Engages
Push the chain brake lever
A
fully forwards until it ‘clicks’ into position. If the chain brake is engaged it
should
NOT
be possible to move the saw chain using a gloved hand.
If it is possible to move the saw chain, the chain brake may be damaged. Do not use the chainsaw
until it has been inspected by a suitably qualified technician.
