SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Checking the automatic brakeInspecting, maintaining and servicing
chain saw safety equipment
Hold the chain saw over aSPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service
and repair chain saws. This is especially true
!stump or other firm object.of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain
Let go of the front handlesaw fails any of the checks described below
so that the bar falls onto
the stump.take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional
repairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your saw is not a SERVICING DEALER, ask
him for the address of your nearest SERVICE
AGENT.
1 Chain brake and front hand guard
1 Checking brake band wearWhen the bar hits the
stump the brake should
be applied.
Brush off any sawdust,
resin and dirt from the
chain brake and clutch
drum. Dirt and wear can
impair operation of the
brake.
4 Checking the brake trigger
Start the chain saw and
place it on firm ground.
Make sure the chain does
not touch the ground or
any other object.
Regularly check that the
brake band is at least 0.6
mm thick at its thinnest
point.
Grasp the saw firmly,2 Checking the front hand guard
wrapping your fingers and
thumbs around the
handles.
A Make sure the
FRONT HAND GUARD
is not damaged and
Apply full throttle andthat there are no visible
activate the chain brake
by tilting your wristdefects such as cracks.
forward onto the front
hand guard. Do not let go
of the front handle.
The chain should stop
immediately.
B Move the front hand
guard forwards and
back to make sure it
runs freely and that it is
securely anchored to
the clutch cover.
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