2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely
and that it is attached safely to the product.
To do a check of the brake trigger
1. Start the product and make sure that the saw chain
does not touch the ground or an object. See
the product on page 14 for instructions.
2. Hold the product tight. Put your hands around the
handles.
3. Apply full power and tilt your left wrist forward to
engage the chain brake.
4. Make sure that the saw chain stops directly.
WARNING: Do not let go of the front handle!
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To do a check of the power trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the power trigger and power trigger
lockout move freely and that the return spring
operates correctly.
2. Push the power trigger lockout forward (A) and down
To start
(B). Hold the power trigger lockout against the
handle and make sure that it goes back to its initial
position when you release it.
3. Make sure that the power trigger is locked at the idle
position when the power trigger lockout is released.
4. Start the product and apply full power.
5. Release the power trigger and make sure that the
saw chain stops and stays stationary.
To do a check of the chain catcher
1. Make sure that there is no damage on the chain
catcher.
B
A
WARNING: If the saw chain rotates
when the power trigger is in the idle
position, speak to your servicing dealer.
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