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Co R R e C t us e o f Ch a i n bR a k e
The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of opera-
tion. You should inquire through local government ofces, your employer or your local dealer to ensure that your chain saw
conforms to the required safety standard. Shindaiwa chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with interna-
tional safety standards as follows.
ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws
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CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS ■
INSTALLATION
Shindaiwa recommends that the chain brake should be serviced by an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. ■
OPERATION
Set the lever in the released position before starting to cut. ■
If the brake is tripped by kick back reaction, the chain will stop. Immediately release the throttle to avoid possible dam- ■
age to the engine or clutch.
Do not attempt to operate the engine with the brake engaged.
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TESTING THE BRAKE
Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm. ■
Hold the saw rmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle. ■
Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding the saw rmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips, the chain ■
should stop. Immediately release the throttle trigger.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the saw to tip forward in order to avoid damage to the chain.
WARNING DANGER
ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 stipulates that the brake shall stop the chain in 0.15 seconds maximum (.12 sec avg)
at full throttle. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to ensure that the brake is serviced, adjusted and tested
strictly in accordance with the instructions as detailed herein in order to ensure that the brake performance is main-
tained in compliance with the Standard B175.1-2000.
Kickback Motion:
Improper thrust cutting.
Function:
Release:
When the bar nose hits another tree, etc.
When the lever is pushed forward, chain
brake instantly works to stop the chain
When the lever is fully pulled toward the
operator, brake is released.
If the chain does not stop, immediately return the saw to your authorized Shindaiwa dealer for repair.