Checking the brake trigger
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Place the chainsaw on rm ground and start it. Make
sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other
object. See instructions under the heading Starting
and stopping.
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Grasp the chainsaw rmly, wrapping your ngers and
thumbs around the handles.
•
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.
Throttle trigger lockout
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Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at idle
setting when the throttle trigger lockout is released.
•
Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to
its original position when you release it.
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MAINTENANCE
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Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout
move freely and that the return springs work properly.
•
Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the chain stops and
remains stationary.
Chain catcher
•
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is
rmly attached to the body of the chainsaw.
Right hand guard
•
Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and
that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.
Vibration damping system
•
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks
or deformation.
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Make sure the vibration damping units are securely
attached to the engine unit and handle unit.