15 Checking the Chain Saw
The motor will not switch on unless the hand guard is set to
the
position and the trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch are pressed at the same time. Once the trigger switch
is activated and the saw is running, the operator need not
continue to hold down the trigger switch lockout.
14.2 Switching Off
WARNING
The saw chain continues to rotate for a short while after the
trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury,
avoid contact with the moving saw chain. To reduce the risk
of personal injury from unintended activation or
unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the chain has
stopped, engage the chain brake and disconnect the chain
saw from the power supply before transporting or putting it
down.
To switch the chain saw off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout so
that they spring back to the locked position. In the locked
position, activation of the trigger switch is once again
blocked by the trigger switch lockout.
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released.
15 Checking the Chain Saw
15.1 Checking the Operation of the Chain Brake
WARNING
Operating the saw with a missing, damaged, modified or
improperly maintained chain brake increases the risk of
severe or fatal injury from kickback. Never attempt to modify
or disable the chain brake. Never operate a chain saw if the
chain brake has been modified or does not function properly.
If you detect a change in the operating characteristics of the
chain brake, have your saw serviced immediately by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
0458-729-8621-A
Before starting work, check the operation of the chain brake:
► Disengage the chain brake, @ 12.2.
► Switch on the chain saw, @ 14.1.
► Engage the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard
to the
position, away from the front handle.
A properly functioning chain brake will stop the chain
within fractions of a second.
► If the chain brake fails to stop the chain within fractions of
a second, have the saw inspected and repaired by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
15.2 Testing the Controls
Before starting work, confirm that the trigger switch
lockout (1) and the trigger switch (2) are undamaged and
functioning properly.
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Trigger Switch Lockout (1) and Trigger Switch (2)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do
not touch the saw chain while the chain saw is connected to
the power supply. Never touch a moving saw chain with your
hand or any part of your body, @ 6.6.2. Keep bystanders
out of the area while testing the controls.
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