Chain Brake; Sawing - SMASH 16 Manual De Instrucciones

G. CHAIN BRAKE
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stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake operation. Operating level varies by
bar size. (Fig.2)
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer inspection and repairing. The
engine, if being kept rotated at high speed with the brake engaged, it will damage
the clutch, causing a trouble. When the brake is operated while in operation,
immediately release your fingers from the throttle trigger and keep the engine
idling.

SAWING

WARNING!
Before proceeding to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section
it is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also
helps you get accustomed to your unit.
Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be
used for cutting wood. It is forbidden to cut other types of
material. Vibrations and kickback vary with different materials and
the requirements of the safety regulations would not be
respected. Do not use the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or splitting
objects. Do not lock it over fixed stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or
applications to the P.t.o. that are not specified by the manufacturer.
It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light pressure while
running the engine at full throttle.
This machine is equipped with an automatic brake to stop
saw chain rotation upon occurrence of kickback while in
saw cutting operation. The brake is automatically
operated by inertial force which acts on the weight fitted
inside the front guard.
This brake can also be operated manually with the front
guard turned down to the guide bar. (Fig.1 (b))
To release brake, pull up the front guard toward the front
handle till "click" sound is heard. (Fig.1(a))
WARNING!
Make sure to confirm brake operation on the daily
inspection.
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
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