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Understanding the Automatic
Motor Stop and Chain Brake
When the battery is at risk of overheating or the battery is
delivering a high amperage, the motor will stop to prevent any
damage to the battery, and the light will flash (Figure 7).
Release the trigger switch, then press the trigger switch. If the
motor does not start, allow the battery to cool before continuing
operation.
Note: Removing the battery from the chain saw may help
the battery to cool down quicker.
1. Battery overheating or
high amp—light will flash
2. Hand guard not
activated—motor will
run if trigger lock and
trigger switch are held.
WARNING
Kickback can cause serious or fatal injury to the
operator.
Always ensure the chain brake system is working
properly before operation.
The two types of kickback are as follows:
•
A fast upward motion of the chain saw that occurs when the
chain at the nose or top of the bar (Figure 8) contacts an
object.
•
A fast backward motion of the chain saw that occurs when
the chain at the nose or top of the bar (Figure 8) is pinched
by the object being cut.
Figure 7
3. Hand guard
activated—motor will
not run.
When kickback occurs, the hand guard moves forward to the stop
position (Figure 9), activating the chain brake that stops the chain
and motor.
Note: It is safe practice to activate the chain brake when
transporting the chain saw.
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1. Hand guard—stop position
To restart the motor, move the hand guard back to the operation
position (Figure 10).
Note: There is an audible click to indicate that the hand
guard has been moved to the operating position.
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1. Hand guard—operation position
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Figure 8
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Figure 9
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Figure 10
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