Testing The Chain Brake - Craftsman 316.380700 Manual Del Operador

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ADDING BAR
AND CHAIN
OiL: iNiTiAL
USE
This unit comes from the factory with the chain oil reservoir empty.
Refer to Adding Bar and Chain 0il instructions
in the Maintenance
section.
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION: iNiTiAL USE
The saw chain must be properly tensioned before attempting
to
start or operate the unit. The saw chain may also require additional
tensioning as the saw chain heats up during operation.
Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension instructions
in the Maintenance
section.
TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE
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AF{NING:
Always activate the chain brake slowly and
deliberately. Keep the saw chain from touching anything.
Do not let the chain saw tip forward.
Always test the chain brake before using the unit.
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Make sure the chain brake lever is pulled back in the
disengaged position (Fig. 1).
3. Start the unit. Refer to Starting Instructions
in the Starting and
Stopping section. Maintain a proper grip. Refer to Holding the
Unit in the Operation section.
4. While the unit is running, squeeze the throttle control to 1/3
throttle and then engage the chain brake by pushing the chain
brake lever forward with the left hand (Fig. 1). The chain should
stop moving abruptly.
iF... If the chain stops moving, the chain brake is working correctly.
iF... If the chain does not stop moving, have the unit serviced by a
Sears or other qualified service dealer.
5. Stop the engine and return the chain brake to the disengaged
position. Refer to Stopping Instructions
in the Starting and
Stopping section.
Disengaged
Fig. 1
Engaged
Chain Brake Lever
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