Chain Brakes - Shindaiwa 300 Service Manual

All Shindaiwa Models EXCEPT 357, 377 and 757 (360 shown)
Brake is
disengaged
Band loose
on drum
Models 357, 377 and 757 (377 shown)
Brake is
disengaged
Band loose
on drum
Figure 10.3 Chain Brake Operation (2 types used)
STEP 3. Start the saw and test the brake for
operation at maximum engine RPM. The
chain brake is properly adjusted if the chain
stops the instant the brake is activated, yet
moves freely when the lever is disengaged.
WARNING!
Never attempt to adjust the chain brake
while the saw engine is running!
WARNING!
Regardless of engine speed, the saw
chain must stop immediately whenever
the chain brake is activated!

Chain Brakes

Brake is
activated
Spring is
compressed
Brake is
activated
Spring is
compressed
Figure 10.4 Adjusting the Chain Brake
(except 357, 377 and 757)
Shindaiwa Inc. 1995
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Section
Spring pulls
band tight
Band tightens
around drum
CHB-58
Spring pulls
Band tightens
band tight
around drum
CHB-59
Lever
Disengaged
Clockwise
to tighten
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