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OPERATION
Chain Brake
1.
The chain brake's function is to
stop chain rotation after a
kickback.
2.
It neither prevents nor reduces
kickback.
3.
Do not depend on the chain
brake for protection against
kickback.
4.
Even with a chain brake, depend on your own good sense and proper
cutting methods just as though there were no chain brake.
5.
Even with normal use and proper maintenance, the response time of
the brake may lengthen.
6.
The following may interfere with the brake's ability to protect the
operator:
• Saw incorrectly held too close
to operator's body. Kickback
time may be too fast even for a
perfectly maintained brake to
work in time.
• The operator's hand may not
be in position to contact the
front hand guard. Brake will not
be tripped.
• Lack of proper maintenance lengthens the brake's stopping time,
making it less effective.
• Dirt, grease, oil, pitch, etc. getting into the working parts of the
mechanism may lengthen the stopping time.
• Wear and fatigue of the activating brake spring, and wear of the brake
/ brake drum and pivot points may lengthen the brake's stopping time.
• A damaged front hand guard may render the brake inoperative.
Checking the Function of the Brake
1.
Place the chainsaw on the
ground.
2.
Hold the handle with both hands
and accelerate the motor to high
speed by using the trigger
switch.
3.
Operate the chain brake by
turning your left wrist against the
front hand guard while
maintaining your grip.
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DCS-2500T
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