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Always start cutting with the chainsaw already switched on. When starting the saw, its cutting chain must not rest on the processed
material.
Move chain saw away from the material being cut only when the cutting chain is working.
In case the cut cannot be completed in one run, slide the saw out, position the bumper spike and continue the cut by lifting rear
handle.
Switch off the chain saw engine before releasing the chain brake.
Do not let the chain saw touch the ground when it is running.
The saw heats considerable during operation. Be careful and do not touch hot parts if the saw with unprotected parts of your body.
Always stand to the side of predicted fall line of the tree that is to be cut.
When performing several cuts, the chain saw must be switched off in between.
ChAIN BRAKE
/ H
AND GUARD
CAUTION: A loose chain can jump off the bar while you are cutting, as well as wear the bar
and chain. A chain that is too tight can damage the saw. Either situation, chain too loose or
too tight, could cause serious personal injury.
All chain saws are equipped with a Chain brake /Hand guard which stops a moving chain in milliseconds, helping to reduce the hazard of
kickback, a fast upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the bar accidentally strikes an object or is
pinched in the cut.
The Hand Guard also protects your left hand in the event it slips off the front handle.
The chain brake is a safety feature which is activated if pressure is applied against the guard or when, in the event of kickback, the
operator’s hand strikes the lever.
When the chain brake is activated, chain movement abruptly stops and the power supply to the motor is immediately cut off.
The purpose of the chain brake is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback. The chain brake cannot, however, provide the measure
of intended protection if the saw is carelessly operated.
The chain brake is disengaged (chain can move) when the brake is pulled back and locked. This is the normal running position (Fig.1A).
The chain brake is engaged (chain cannot move) when the brake is in forward position (Fig. 1B).
NOTE:
The motor will not start if the chain brake is in the engaged position.
CAUTION: The chain brake should not be used for starting and stopping the saw during normal operation.
CHAIN BRAKE TEST
Before cutting with your saw, the chain brake should be tested as follows:
A. Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (Fig. 1A).
B. Place the saw on a firm, flat, dry surface that is clear of any debris. Do not let the saw come in contact with any objects.
C. Plug the unit into the power source.
D. Grasp the front handle (not the Chain Brake / Hand Guard Lever) with your left hand. Thumb and fingers should encircle the handle.
E. Grasp the rear handle with your right hand. Thumb and fingers should encircle the handle.
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
