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The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel is used up. Be sure to refill the
oil tank every time when refueling the saw.
10.3 Chain brake
The chain brake is a device which stops the chain instantaneously if the chain saw recoils
due to kickback. Normally, the brake is activated automatically by inertial force. It can also be
activated manually by pushing the brake lever (4) (left-hand guard) down toward the front.
10.3.1 Releasing the brake (Fig. 21)
Pull the brake lever (4) up toward the left-hand handle until it clicks into place.
Warning! When the brake operates, release the throttle lever (20) to slow
down the engine speed. Continuous operation with the brake engaged will
generate heat from the clutch and may cause trouble.
Warning! At machine inspection prior to each job, check the operating
condition of the brake following the steps.
▪ Start the engine and grasp the handle securely with both hands.
▪ Pulling the throttle lever (20) to maintain the chain operation, push the brake lever (4) (left-
hand guard) down toward the front using the back of your left hand.
▪ When the brake operates and the chain is stopped, release the throttle lever.
▪ Release the brake.
10.4 Stopping the engine
▪ Release the throttle lever (20) to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes.
▪ Set the switch (7) to the “O” (STOP) position. (Fig. 22)
10.5 General cutting instructions
10.5.1 Felling
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) in diameter
are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the
direction the tree will fall.
Felling a tree:
Warning: a retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary
before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally
to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 23a.
Caution: if felling a tree on sloping ground, the chain saw operator should
keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is felled.
Note: direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut. Before any cuts
are made, consider the location of larger branches and natural lean of the
tree to determine the way the tree will fall.
