2. Do a check of the brake band. The brake band must
be at least 0,6 mm (0.024 inch) thick at its thinnest
point.
To do a check of the front hand guard
Regularly carry out a check of the front hand guard and
the inertia brake release.
1. Do a visible check to make sure the front hand guard
is not damaged and that there are no visible defects
such as cracks.
2. Move the front hand guard forwards and backwards
to make sure it moves freely and that it is securely
anchored to the clutch cover.
To do a check of the brake trigger
1. Place the chainsaw on firm ground and start it. See
instructions under heading
page 15 .
WARNING: Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground or any
other object.
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To start the product on
2. Grasp the chainsaw firmly, wrapping your fingers
and thumbs around the handles.
3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist forward onto
the front hand guard to activate the chain brake. The
saw chain should stop immediately.
WARNING: Do not let go of the front handle!
To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the
idle setting when the throttle trigger lockout is
released.
2. Press down the throttle trigger lockout and make
sure that it returns to its default position when you
release it.
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