Safety Features - Champion 100642 Operator's Manual

100642 - ChAiNSAw

Safety features

1. Low-Kickback Saw Chain – significantly reduces the
chance of kickback and the intensity of kickback, due to
specially designed depth gauges and guard links.
2. Spark arrester Screen – retains carbon and other
flammable particles over 0.023 inches (0.6 mm) in size from
the engine exhaust flow. Compliance with local, state and
federal laws and/or regulations governing the use of a spark
arrester screen is the user's responsibility. Refer to spark
arrestor note in the safety section for additional information.
3. Chain Brake Lever / Front hand Guard – helps protects the
operator's left hand if it slips off the front handle while the
chainsaw is running. The chain brake lever is also used to
manually engage the chain brake.
4. Chain Brake – reduces the chance of injury if kickback
occurs, by stopping the saw chain in milliseconds. The chain
brake is designed to engage automatically in response to
kickback. The chain brake can also be activated by pushing
the chain brake lever forward, either intentionally or if the
operator's hand strikes the lever during kickback.
5. On/Off Switch – immediately stops the engine when moved
to the off position. The ON/OFF ignition switch automatically
springs back to the ON position to be ready to start the
engine for next use.
6. Throttle Lockout – prevents accidental acceleration of the
engine. The throttle control cannot be squeezed unless the
throttle lockout is depressed.
7. Chain Catcher – reduces the chance of injury if the saw
chain breaks or derails during operation. The chain catcher is
designed to intercept a whipping chain.
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