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Checking Chain Lubrication Chain Brake
The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
Locking chain with chain brake
Releasing the chain brake
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in an emergency
when starting
at idling speed
:
Pull the hand guard back toward the
Never operate your saw without
chain lubrication. If the chain runs
dry, the whole cutting attachment
will be irretrievably damaged within
a very short time.
front handle.
Always disengage chain brake
before accelerating engine and
before starting cutting work. The
only exception to this rule is when
you check operation of the chain
brake.
High revs with the chain brake
engaged (chain locked) will quickly
damage the powerhead and chain
drive (clutch, chain brake).
The chain is stopped and locked when
when the hand guard is pushed toward
the bar nose by the left hand –
Always check chain lubrication and
oil level in tank before starting work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
or when brake is activated by inertia in
certain kickback situations.
After breaking in chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
“Checking Chain Tension”.
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MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
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