Stihl MS 360 C Instruction Manual page 35

english / USA
Chain brake is activated by front
hand guard
: When the hand guard is pushed
toward the bar nose by the left hand
or by inertia in certain kickback
situations.
The chain is brought to a standstill and
locked in position.
Disengaging the chain brake
:
Pull the hand guard toward the front
handle.
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The chain brake is activated by
the inertia of the front hand guard
if the kickback force of the saw is high
enough.
The hand guard is accelerated toward
the bar nose – even if your left hand is
not behind the hand guard, e.g. during
felling cut.
The chain brake will operate only if the
hand guard has not been modified in any
way.
Check operation of interlock lever
activated function of chain brake
Before starting work:
Open the throttle fully and then release
the rear handle. The chain must stop
moving within less than a second.
Check operation of hand guard
activated function of chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle
speed, engage the chain brake (push
hand guard toward bar nose). Open the
throttle wide for no more than 3 seconds.
The chain must not rotate. The hand
guard must be free from dirt and move
freely.
In case of any doubt about the above
functions, contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
MS 360 C