MAINTENANCE
Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock
Place the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a stump Y Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
or other stable surface. Release the front handle and let the when the throttle lock is released.
saw fall by its own weight, rotating around the rear handle
towards the stump.
Y Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.
When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.
Y Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely
and that the return springs work properly.
Checking the brake trigger
Place the chain saw on Ţrm ground and start it. Make sure the
chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the
instructions under the heading Start and stop.
Y Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the chain stops and
remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle
control is in the idle position you should check the
carburettor idle adjustment.
Chain catcher
Grasp the chain saw Ţrmly, wrapping your Ţngers and thumbs Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is Ţrmly
around the handles.attached to the body of the chain saw.
Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your
left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of
the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.
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