Hitachi CS33ET Instruction Manual page 9

5. P ull recoil starter briskly again in the a forementioned manner.
(Fig. 12)
After engine starts, make sure the c hain brake is disengaged.
Fig. 12
NOTE!
ifengine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to5.
6. A fter starting engine, pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock.
Then allow the e ngine about 2-3 m inutes to warm up before
subjecting itto any load.
Chain brake operation (Fig, 13)
Chain brake (21) (If so equipped) is designed to activate in an
emergency such as kickback action. Please check to verify that it
works properly before use.
Application of brake is made by moving the front guard towards the
bar. During the chain brake operation, even if the throttle lever is
pulled, the engine speed does not increase
and the chain does not turn. To release the brake, pull up the chain
brake lever.
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Fig. 13
How to confirm:
1)Turn off the engine.
2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand from the
front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a stump or a piece of
wood, and confirm brake operation. Operating level varies by
bar size.
in case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for inspection and
repairs, if the engine keeps rotating at high speed with the brake
engaged, the clutch will overheat causing trouble.
When the brake engages during operation, immediately release the
throttle lever to stop the engine.
_.\ WARNING!
Do not carry the machine with the engine running,
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Stopping (Fig. 14)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch to stop position.
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Fig. 14
_ WARNING!
KICKBACK DANGER (Fig, 15)
Fig. 15
One of the most severe dangers when working with a chain saw
is the possibility of kickback. Kickback may occur when the upper
tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes
in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.Tip contact in some cases
may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back toward you. Pinching the saw chain along the top of
the guide bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back towards
you. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
saw which could result in serious personal injury. Even though your
saw has safety built into its design, you should not rely on these
safety features exclusively. Know where your bar tip is at all times.
Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (22) of the bar
totouch an object. Do not use that area. Kickback from pinching is
caused by a cut closing and pinching the upper side of the guide
bar. Study your cut and make sure it will open as you cut through.
Maintain control when the engine is running by always keeping a
firm grip on the saw with your right hand on the rear handle, your
left hand on the front handle and your thumbs and fingers encircling
the handles. Always hold the saw with both hands during operation
and cut at high engine speed.
/t\ WARNING!
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height,
/!_ WARNING!
Use extra caution when felling, and do not use the saw in a
nose-high position or above shoulder height,