Fieldmann FZP 2001-E - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CHAIN SAW
EN Protection against recoil | Chain brake with protection against recoil
control, the recoil dangerous zone can get closer to the notch and thus cause recoil. Cutting
by means of the chain bottom part (at the log upper side) pushes the saw forward. This
pushes the power against the tree and provides constant support as well as gives more
control over the saw to the operator and subsequently the control of recoil dangerous zone.
Observe the instructions for maintenance and sharpening of chain and guide. When
replacing chains and guides use only the options recommended by the manufacturer. See
„Technical Data“.
The smaller the radius at cutting with the guide end, the smaller the risk of recoil occurrence.
Using the cutting device and maintaining sharp chain significantly reduces the risk of recoil
power.
7. CHAIN BRAKE WITH PROTECTION
AGAINST RECOIL
Saw is equipped with an automatic brake that stops chain movement if there is recoil at
cutting. The chain brake reduces the risk of accident but only the operator can prevent accident
occurrence.
ATTENTION! Pay high attention when operating chain saw and do not allow any contact
with a foreign object in the recoil dangerous zone.
Brake (Fig. 8, A) turns on either manually (using left hand) or automatically by means of
inertia force at the weight located under the front cover. Nevertheless once it is activated, the
protection mechanism against recoil works in the opposite direction against recoil power.
Saw features a sliding connector that protects saw against overload. If chain stops although
motor is on, saw was overloaded. Reduce the push on saw to such extent till the chain turns
on again. In case the saw is stuck inside tree, stop the saw immediately and release it.
Brake can also be activated manually by lowering front protective cover (Fig. 8, B)
downwards to the guide.
The purpose of protective guard against recoil is not only the activation of chain brake. Its
another important function is to reduce the risk of contact with saw chain in case an operator
loses control over the the grip of front handle.
Use chain brake as a „parking brake“ when you move the saw or put it on ground. Besides
automatic turning on in case of recoil the brake can also be activated manually and must be
activated in case of unintentional contact with rotating chain.
You can release brake by pulling protective guard in the backward direction to front handle.
As it has been stated, recoil is quite dangerous and occurs very quickly. Most of recoils
is weak and when they occur, chain brake does not turn on. When such a situation happens,
it is key for you to maintain firm saw grip and not to let it fall.