Manual_FX-KS226_Int24_rev3
CHAIN BRAKE
This device is equipped with an automatic brake. If a
kickback occurs during sawing, the brake is automatically
released by the inertia acting on the weight inside the front
guard and stops the rotation of the saw chain. This brake
can also be operated manually by manually tilting the front
guard to the side of the guide bar. To release the brake,
raise the front guard on the side of the handwheel as far as
it will go. It is essential to check the braking effect before
commissioning.
(1) Front handle (2) Released (3) Braking
(4) Brake lever
Review procedures:
3.
Switch off the engine
4.
Hold the chainsaw horizontally with both hands,
take your hand away from the front handwheel and knock
the tip of the guide rod against a tree stump to check the
braking effect. The actuation height varies according to the
size of the guide rod.
If the brake does not work properly, ask your dealer to
check and repair it. If the engine turns at high speed when
the brake is applied, the clutch will heat up and this may
cause a malfunction. If the brake is released during
operation, immediately release the throttle and stop the
engine.
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