Titan TTCSP40 Manual page 30

Product functions
Chain brake / front hand guard
The front hand guard (4) is a safety mechanism that stops the saw chain (3) immediately
when it is pushed towards the operator in case of a kickback.
The chain brake is a safety mechanism activated by the front hand guard (4). When
kickback occurs, the saw chain stops immediately.
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The chain brake in the disengaged
position, the product can be operated
(Fig. 17).
Chain brake test – manual chain brake
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. Set the chain brake (4) to a disengaged position (Fig. 17).
2. Start the engine as described in section "Operation".
3. Press the throttle trigger lock-out (8), then fully press the throttle trigger (10) with
your index finger and hold in this position.
4. While the engine is running, activate the chain brake by rolling your left hand forward
against the front hand guard (4). Saw chain (3) should stop immediately.
WARNING! If the saw chain fails 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!
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The chain brake in the engaged position,
the saw chain is stopped as soon as the
chain brake is activated (Fig. 18).
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