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Makita EA3600F Manual

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WARNING:
• Following safety functions does NOT guarantee all time protection from injury.
Only proper usage and technique can reduce the risk of kickback and other
dangerous accidents.
• Always check the safety functions before use.
• If the chain saw fails any of the checking, switch off the engine immediately, and
do NOT use the chain saw. Contact Makita authorized service center.
Chain brake
The chain brake is designed to stop the chain to standstill within a fraction of a
second. It is activated when the kickback is sufciently strong.
To engage the chain brake manually, push the front hand guard forward (forwards
the tip of the saw) with your left hand.
To release the chain brake, pull the front hand guard towards backward (towards
you).
NOTICE:
• Do not accelerate the engine with the chain brake actuated (except for testing).
• Always release the chain brake before starting the operation.
Checking the chain brake
1. Run the engine at idle speed.
2. Hold the chain saw with both hands. Hold the rear handle with your right hand,
the front handle with your left. Make sure that the guide bar and the chain do not
contact with any object.
3. Push the front hand guard using the back of your hand, until the chain brake
engages.
4. Accelerate till engine reaches full throttle for less than 3 seconds. Make sure that
the saw chain does not move at all.
5. Bring the engine back to idle and release the chain brake.
Checking the brake band
The brake band is at the back of the chain cover. Chain brake wears out in course
of time. Have it checked and serviced by Makita authorized service center at least
every 3 month.
Throttle trigger lock-out
Throttle trigger lock-out is designed to prevent accidental start. You can pull the
throttle trigger only when the throttle trigger lock-out is pressed (i.e. when you grasp
the handle).
Checking throttle trigger lock-out
Check the throttle trigger lock-out returns its original position after releasing your
hand from the rear handle.
Engine stop
Make sure that the engine stops when you intend to.
Checking the engine stop
Start the engine. Then release the throttle trigger, and press down the combination
switch to lower (O) position.
CHAIN SAW’S SAFETY FUNCTION
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