Specifications

6 / CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS

Part One

Set-Up

This section will cover assembly of the saw and preparation

for operation. All necessary tools and equipment have been

included with your saw.

THE CHAIN BRAKE

The chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain

in less than one-twentieth of a second. If kickback should

occur, the violent reverse action will drive the chain brake

handle back into the operator's top hand, engaging the

chain brake and stopping movement of the chain. We utilize

a sealed inertia chain brake which works on the same prin-

ciple as an auto seat belt.

The chain brake has three positions-

3. 1. 2.

Fig. 1. Center - Neutral position, chain brake disengaged.

During operation, the brake is in the neutral, or center posi-

tion (Fig. 1). This allows the chain to turn freely.

Fig. 2. Forward position, chain brake engaged.

When engaged, the chain brake handle is in the fully for-

ward position (Fig. 2). At this point, the chain will not turn.

CAUTION

If the saw is run with the chain brake engaged - the

clutch, oil pump, and chain brake will be damaged.

3. 1. 2.

Fig. 3. Back position, to disengage chain brake.

To disengage the chain brake, pull the chain brake handle

back completely to the saw's top handle (Fig. 3). It is

important that the chain brake handle comes to full

contact with the saw's handle.

Any obstructions, such

as your hand, will prevent disengagement of the

chain

brake. Once you have pulled the chain brake handle back

completely, let go and it will snap back to the center or oper-

ating position.

THE CLUTCH COVER

Place the power head on your work surface, use the

scrench tool to loosen the two clutch cover nuts (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4. Clutch cover nuts.

Remove the clutch cover. Now you can visually inspect the

chain brake to see how it operates. When engaged, the

chain brake band grabs the spinning clutch drum and

mmediately stops it.