Ikra IPCS 46 - Sawing Techniques and Safety; Stopping the Engine Safely; General Sawing Advice; Chain Brake Functionality Check

GB | Operating Instructions
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When the brake operates, a white cone pops up from the
base of the brake lever.
1) Front handle
2) Release
3) Brake
4) Front handle
guard
To release brake, pull up the front handle guard toward
the front handle till “click” sound is heard.
WARNING
When the brake operates, release the throttle lever to
slow down the engine speed. Continuous operation with
the brake engaged will generate heat from the clutch and
may cause trouble. Be sure to conrm brake operation
on the daily inspection.
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 conrm brake
operation.
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer
inspection and repairing.
Stopping engine
1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine idling
for a few minutes.
2. Move the switch lever downward.
1) Engine switch
8. Sawing
WARNING
Before proceeding to your job, read „For Safe Operation“
section It is recommended to rst practice sawing easy
logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit.
Always follow all the safety regulations which can restrict
the use of the machine. 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 xed stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or
applications to the P.t.o. that are not specied by the
manufacturer.
It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Ap-
ply only light pressure while running the engine at full
throttle.
It is recommended that daily inspection before use and
after dropping or other impacts to identify signicant
damage or defects.
Racing the engine with the chain seized in a cutaway
can damage the clutch system. When the saw chain is
caught in the cut, do not attempt to pull it out by force,
but use a wedge or a lever to open the cut.
Guard against kickback
This saw is also equipped with
a chain brake that will stop the
chain in the event of kickback
if operating properly. You must
check the chain brake operation
before each usage by running
the saw at full throttle for 1 or 2
seconds and pushing the front
hand guard forward. The chain
should stop immediately. If the
chain is slow to stop or does
no stop then replace the brake
band and clutch drum before
use.
It is extremely important that the chain brake be checked
for proper operation before each use and that the chain
be sharp in order to maintain the kickback safety level
of this saw.
Removal of the safety devices, inadequate maintenance,
or incorrect replacement of the bar or chain may increase
the risk of serious personal injury due to kickback.
Felling a tree
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind,
Iean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of
job after felling, and other factors .