CHAIN BRAKE
This device is equipped with an automatic brake.
If a kickback occurs during sawing, the brake is
automatically released by the inertia acting on
the weight inside the front guard and stops the
rotation of the saw chain. This brake can also be
operated manually by manually tilting the front
guard to the side of the guide bar. To release the
brake, raise the front guard on the side of the
handwheel as far as it will go. It is essential to
check the braking effect before commissioning.
(1) Front handle (2) Released (3) Braking
(4) Brake lever
Review procedures:
3. Switch off the engine
4. Hold the chainsaw horizontally with both
hands, take your hand away from the front
handwheel and knock the tip of the guide rod
against a tree stump to check the braking
effect. The actuation height varies according to
the size of the guide rod.
If the brake does not work properly, ask your
dealer to check and repair it. If the engine turns
at high speed when the brake is applied, the
clutch will heat up and this may cause a
malfunction. If the brake is released during
operation, immediately release the throttle and
stop the engine.
