RedMax GZ360 Operator's Manual page 13

Common questions about kickback
• Will the hand always engage the chain brake during
a kickback?
No. It is necessary to use some force to push the
front hand guard forward. If you do not use the force
necessary, the chain brake will not be engaged. You
must also hold the handles of the product stable with
two hands during work. If a kickback occurs, it is
possible that the chain brake does not stop the saw
chain before it touches you. There are also some
positions in which your hand can not touch the front
hand guard to engage the chain brake. An example
of this is in the felling position.
• Will the inertia release mechanism always engage
the chain brake during kickback?
No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly.
To do a check of the front hand guard and
Refer to
the chain brake activation on page 23 for
instructions about how to do a check of the chain
brake. We recommend you to do this each time
before you use the product. Second, the force of the
kickback must be large to engage the chain brake. If
the chain brake is too sensitive, it can engage during
rough operation.
• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give
protection. The chain brake must also be engaged
during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are
near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake
does not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING: Only you and the correct
working technique can prevent kickbacks.
To start the product
To prepare start with a cold engine
WARNING: The chain brake must be
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
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2. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the air purge bulb. It is not
necessary to fill the air purge bulb fully.
3. Set the choke control in choke position.
To start the product on page 14 for
4. Continue to
more instructions.
To prepare start with a warm engine
WARNING: The chain brake must be
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
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