CAUTION: Be sure to confirm brake operation during daily inspection.
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for inspection and repairs.
lf the engine keeps rotating at high speed with the brake engaged, the clutch will overheat
causing trouble.
When the brake engages during operation, immediately release the throttle lever to stop the
engine.
7.6.
Stopping the engine
1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes.
2. Set the switch to the "O" (STOP) position.
8. Sawing
WARNING:
• Before proceeding to your job, read the section "For Safe Operation '. It is recom-
mended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your
unit.
• The chain saw is equipped with a spiked bumper. The spiked bumper is for safe and
easy operation of the chain saw. It increases your stability when carrying out vertical
sawing work.
• Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood.
It is forbidden to cut other types of material. Vibrations and kickback vary with different
mate- rials and the requirements of the safety regulations would not be respected. Do
not use the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or splitting objects. Do not lock it over
fixed stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or applications to the PTO other than those
specified by the manufacturer.
• It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light pressure while running
the engine at full throttle.
• When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a
wadge or a lever to open the way.
8.1.
Guard against kickback
• This saw is equipped with a chain brake that will stop the
chain in the event of kickback if operating properly. You must
check the chain brake operation before each usage by running
the saw at full the throttle for l-2 seconds and pushing the front
hand guard forward. The chain should stop immediately with
the engine at full speed. lf the chain is slow to stop or does not
stop, replace the brake band and clutch drum before use.
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Translation of original operating instructions
This brake can also be operated manually with the
front guard turned down to the guide bar.
To release the brake. pull up the front guard toward
the front handle till a "click" sound is heard.
(1) Front handle
(2) Released
(3) Braking
(4) Brake lever
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