Inspecting, Maintaining And Servicing Chain Saw Safety Equipment - Jonsered Classic 2045 Operator's Manual

Inspecting, maintaining and servicing
chain saw safety equipment
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SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service
and repair chain saws. This is especially true
of chain saw safety equipment. If your chain
saw fails any of the checks described below
take it to your SERVICE AGENT.
When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional
repairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your saw is not a SERVICING DEALER, ask
him for the address of your nearest SERVICE
AGENT.
1 Chain brake and front hand guard
1 Checking brake band wear
Brush off any sawdust, resin
and dirt from the chain brake
and clutch drum. Dirt and
wear can impair operation of
the brake.
Regularly check that the brake
band is at least 0.6 mm thick
at its thinnest point.
2 Checking the front
hand guard
A Make sure the
FRONT HAND
GUARD is not
damaged and that
there are no visible
defects such as
cracks.
B Move the front hand
guard forwards and
back to make sure it
runs freely and that it is
securely anchored to
the clutch cover.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Checking the automatic brake
Hold the chain saw over a
stump or other firm object.
Let go of the front handle
so that the bar falls onto
the stump.
When the bar hits the
stump the brake should
be applied.
4 Checking the brake trigger
Start the chain saw and
place it on firm ground.
Make sure the chain does
not touch the ground or
any other object.
Grasp the saw firmly,
wrapping your fingers and
thumbs around the
handles.
Apply full throttle and
activate the chain brake
by tilting your wrist
forward onto the front
hand guard. Do not let go
of the front handle.
The chain should stop
immediately.