RidgeLine 97006 Manual page 33

The chain brake is a safety mechanism activated by the front hand guard (6).
When kickback occurs, the saw chain stops immediately.
Fig. 20
The chain brake in the
disengaged position, the product
can be operated (Fig. 20).
Chain brake test
WARNING! Before operating this product, always check that the
chain brake is in perfect working condition!
The following function check should be carried out before each use. The purpose
of the chain brake testing is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback.
1. Start the product as described below.
2. Press the throttle interlock (2), then fully squeeze the throttle trigger (3) with
your index finger and hold in this position.
3. While the engine is running, activate the chain brake by rolling your left hand
forward against the front hand guard (6). Saw chain (7) and engine should
stop immediately.
4. Release the throttle trigger afterward.
WARNING! If the saw chain and engine fail to stop when the chain
brake is engaged, take the product to the nearest authorised
service centre or a similarly qualified person! Do not use the
product if the chain brake is not in working properly!
WARNING! The front hand guard should not be used for starting
and stopping the product during normal operation!
3. Chain speed
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Fig. 21
The chain brake in the engaged position,
the saw chain is stopped as soon as the
chain brake is activated (Fig. 21).
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