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CHECKING AND OPERATING CHAIN BRAKE
Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand
around the front handle. Allow the back of your
hand to push the chain brake lever/hand guard
toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly.
Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles
at all times.
Reset the chain brake back into the Run position
by grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand
guard and pulling toward the front handle until you
hear a click.
WARNING. If the chain brake does not
stop the chain immediately, or if the
chain brake will not stay in the run
position without assistance, take the saw
to an authorised service centre for repair
prior to use.
OPERATION
The following section on the operation of the chain
saw is a general guide only. The use of a chain saw
by an inexperienced person can be extremely
dangerous. If you are unsure, please seek the
assistance of a professional or get suitable training
before using the chain saw.
WARNING. Before every use check the
operation of the chain break and oil
pump.
BUCKING SPIKES
The chainsaw has bucking spikes (Fig.10-A) to
assist with cutting and reduce the chance of
kickback. Keep the bucking spikes touching the
wood when cutting will help prevent any pinching or
kick-back.
BUCKING
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths for easier
handling. To saw a log lying on the ground, first
saw halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the
opposite side (Fig.11). To saw the end of a log
supported off the ground, first saw up from the
bottom one-third through the log then finish by
sawing down from the top. To saw a log in the
middle of two supports holding it off the ground,
first saw down from the top one-third through the
log then finish by sawing up from the bottom
(Fig.12).When bucking on a slope, always stand on
the uphill side.
OPERATION
13
A
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
WARNING. Be careful that the chain
does not cut into the ground when
bucking as this causes rapid dulling of
the chain.
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