(2) Released.
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(2) (3)
(3) Operated.
(1)
CAUTION! Be sure to confirm brake operation upon daily inspection.
In case the brake is not effective, ask an expert who inspects and repairs.
The engine, if being kept rotated at high speed with the brake engaged, heats the clutch causing
trouble.
When the brake is operated while in use, immediately release your fingers from the throמּle lever and
keep the engine idling.
STOPPING ENGINE
Release the throמּle lever to leave the engine idling for a few minutes.
Flip the switch in the "O" (STOP) position. (F20)
(1) Switch.
F20
(1)
8 . CUTTING
WARNING! Before proceeding to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section as it is recommended to
first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit.
Always follow the safety regulations. The chainsaw must only be used for cuמּing wood. It is forbidden
to cut other types of material. There are dangers when cuמּing other materials, which go against safety
regulations. Do not use the chainsaw as a lever for liﬞing, moving or spliמּing objects. Do not lock it over
fixed stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or applications to the P.T.O that are not 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 throמּle.
When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not aמּempt to pull it out by force, use a wedge or a lever to
open the way instead.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK (F21)
It is extremely important that the chain brake be checked for proper operation before each use and
that the chain is sharp in order to maintain the kickback safety level of this saw. Removal of the safety
devices, inadequate maintenance, or incorrect replacement of the bar of chain may increase the risk of
serious personal injury due to kickback.
F21
FELLING A TREE (F22)
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of
job aﬞer felling and other factors.
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