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8 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
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Engaging and Disengaging
the Chain Brake
8.1
Engaging the Chain Brake
The saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the
front hand guard if the kickback force is high
enough or can be engaged by the operator.
► Push the hand guard away from the handlebar
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is engaged.
8.2
Disengaging the Chain Brake
► Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar with
your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is disengaged.
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Removing and Fitting the
Battery
9.1
Fitting the Battery
► Engage the chain brake.
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► Insert the battery (1) in the battery compart‐
ment (2) and press it home until you hear a
click.
Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and
battery (1) is held securely in battery compart‐
ment (2). There is no electrical contact
between the saw and battery (1).
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a second click
and is flush with the saw's housing.
9.2
Removing the battery
► Stand the saw on a level surface.
► Press the locking lever (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be
removed.
10 Switching the Saw On/Off
10.1
Turning on the Chainsaw
► Hold the chain saw by the control handle with
your right hand, wrapping your thumb around
the control handle.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the chain saw by the handlebar with your
left hand, wrapping your thumb around the
handlebar.
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► Press and hold the lockout button (2) with your
thumb.
► Press the trigger (3) with your index finger and
keep it depressed.
The chain saw accelerates and the chain
starts moving. Release the locking button (2).
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