Stanley PG6133 Instruction Manual page 19

CHAIN BRAKE (PIC. 16 & 17)
WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin, it may
break when the chain brake is triggered. DO NOT USE
IT. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Chain Brake
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. The chain
brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw.
WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine
runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer
to CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT on page 28. Avoid
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the
chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized
service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.5 mm (0.020")
thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized
service centre. Take your unit to the to the nearest authorized
service centre.
• This saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is
designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is activated if the front
hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement) (Pic. 17).
• If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible (Pic. 16).
• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be
disengaged.
Caution: The chain brake must be checked several times daily.
The engine must be running when performing this procedure.
This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the
ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear handle with your
right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Apply full
throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate the
chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard
without releasing your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
PIC. 16
PIC. 17
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Disengage
by pulling
Engage
by sudden
movement or
pushing