Chain brake / Anti kickback guard
The chain brake operates automatically in the even of kick back. Kick back occurs if the
chain catches on the wood being cut. In the event of the chain catching, chainsaw will
push back suddenly, when this happens, your hand (which is on the side handle (10)
during operation) will naturally move forward automatically causing the guard to be
pushed forward, engaging the chain brake.
Engaging the chain brake
To manually engage the chain brake, place your left hand on
the rear handle, and place your right hand on the front
guard (6). Push the front guard towards chain and guide bar.
Disengaging the chain brake
For operator safety, the chain brake disengaging action has
been designed to be a firm deliberate action.
To disengage the chain brake, first hold the rear handle (2)
with your left hand. Hold the underside of the front guard (6)
with your right hand. Ensure your right hand is positioned as
depicted. Now firmly pull the guard backwards towards the
rear of the tool until it clicks into the disengaged position.
The engaged and disengaged chain brake positions are clearly shown on the label below
which is located on the inner side of the front guard (6). When the brake is properly
DISENGAGED, the notch shown in the circled area will recess into the chainsaw housing.
When ENGAGED the
notch will be protruding
from the housing.
The notch only recesses
and protrudes by the
fore-mentioned action of
the front guard (6). DO
NOT try to directly lift out
or push in the notch. This
will not work.
Bucking spikes
The chainsaw has bucking spikes (25) to assist with cutting
and reduce the chance of kickback, use them as follows.
Keep the bucking spikes (25) touching the wood you
are cutting. Due to the rotation of the chain, it will pull
the saw into the wood. When the bucking spikes (25)
ar
e touching the timber
, it will help pr
event any sudden
jerking or kick-back.
OPERATION (cont.)
Hold right
side of
guard
Engage
Disengage
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