Makita DCS 34 Owner's And Safety Manual

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20121Engaging the chain brake (braking)If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration ofthe guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard (1)will automatically actuate the chain brake.To engage the chain brake manually, simply push the handguard (1) forward (towards the tip of the saw) with your lefthand (arrow 1).Releasing the chain brakePull the hand guard (1) towards you (arrow 2) until you feel itcatch. The brake is now released.Chain brakeThe DCS 34 comes with an inertia chain brake as standardequipment. If kickback occurs due to contact of the guide bartip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, pages 5, 9, 10),the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia activation ifthe kickback is strong enough.The chain will stop within a fraction of a second.The chain brake is installed to block the saw chain beforestarting the engine and to stop it immediately in case ofan kickback emergency.BCChecking the chain tensionThe tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests againstthe bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turnedby hand.While doing so the chain brake must be released.Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to getlonger during use!When checking the chain tension the engine must be switchedoff.NOTE:It is recommended to use 2-3 chains alternatively.In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the barshould be turned over whenever replacing the chain.ASTOP