Husqvarna 565 Operator's Manual page 6

Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
In this section the product's safety features and their
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading
maintenance and service of the product's safety
equipment on page 23 . See instructions under the
Product overview 565/572XP/572XPG on page
heading
2 to find where these parts are located on your product.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the
risk of accidents can increase if product maintenance is
not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are
not carried out professionally. If you need further
information please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING: Never use a product with
defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
maintained. See instructions under the
Examination, maintenance and
heading
service of the product's safety equipment on
page 23 . If your machine does not pass all
the checks, take the chainsaw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the saw chain if you get a kickback.
The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only
you can prevent them.
WARNING: Avoid situations where there is a
risk of kickback. Take care when using your
chainsaw and make sure the kickback zone
of the guide bar never touches any object.
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Examination,
The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by
your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release
mechanism.
The brake is engaged when the front hand guard (B) is
pushed forwards.
This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism
that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive
system (D) (clutch drum).
The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate
the chain brake. Another important feature is that it
reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the saw chain if
you lose grip of the front handle.
The chain brake must be engaged when the chainsaw is
started to prevent the saw chain from rotating.
Use the chain brake as a "parking brake" when starting
and when moving over short distances, to reduce the
B
A
C D
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