Chain Saw Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual
TCS-3401
Chain brake operation (Fig. 2-5)
Chain brake (1) is designed to activate in an emergency such
as kick-back action. Please check to verify that it works
properly before use.
Application of brake is made by moving the front guard
towards the bar. During the chain brake operation, even if the
throttle lever is pulled, the engine speed does not increase and
the chain does not turn. To release the brake, pull up the
chain brake lever.
WARNING!
Do not carry the machine with the engine running.
Stopping (Fig. 2-6)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch to stop position.
WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 2-7)
One of the most severe dangers when working with a
chain saw is the possibility of kickback.
Kickback may occur when the upper tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in
some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward
you. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back
towards you. Either of these reactions may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious personal injury.
Even though your saw has safety built into its design, you should not rely on these safety features
exclusively.
Know where your bar tip is at all times.
Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (1) of the bar to touch an object. Do not use
that area. Kickback from pinching is caused by a cut closing and pinching the upper side of the
guide bar. Study your cut and make sure it will open as you cut through.
Maintain control when the engine is running by always keeping a firm grip on the saw with your
right hand on the rear handle, your left hand on the front handle and your thumbs and fingers
encircling the handles. Always hold the saw with both hands during operation and cut at high
engine speed.
WARNING!
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
WARNING!
Use extra caution when felling, and do not use the saw in a nose-high position or above shoulder
height.
CHAIN CATCHER
The chain catcher is located on the power head just below the chain to further prevent the
possibility of a broken chain striking the chainsaw user.
WARNING!
Do not stand in-line with chain when cutting.