SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Checking the inertia brake releaseInspecting, maintaining and servicing
chain saw safety equipment
SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service
Hold the chain saw over aand repair chain saws. This is especially true
stump or other firm object.
Let go of the front handleof chain saw safety equipment. If your chain
so that the bar falls ontosaw fails any of the checks described below
take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
the stump.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
Place the chain saw on
firm ground and start it.
Make sure the chain does
not touch the ground or
any other object. See the
Regularly check that theinstructions under the
brake band is at least 0.6heading Start and stop.
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 brakedefects such as cracks.
by tilting your wrist
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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