Fieldmann FZP 2001-E - Manual (Page 18)

FZP 2001-E
18 EN Chain brake with protection against recoil
Chain brake can be activated manually or by means of inertia force depending on recoil
power and on saw direction in relation to the object which got in touch with recoil dangerous
zone.
- When recoil is too strong and your left hand is too far from protective guard, chain brake gets
activated through the inertia force of the chain brake against recoil power.
- When recoil is weak or your left hand is close to protective guard, chain brake is activated
manually by means of your left hand.
If chain saw is turned to a side and the operator holds the side of front handle, in case of
recoil the protective guard does not hit your left hand and thus chain brake does not get
activated. In such a situation inertia is the only way how to activate chain brake but similarly
as in case of manual activation this procedure need not work in every situation.
Control of brake belts
ATTENTION! Before cleaning or maintenance works always pull the plug out of mains
socket.
ATTENTION! Clean saw regularly.
Remove sawdust, resin and other dirt from chain brake and connector drum. Wear and dirt
have an impact on chain brake functionality.
Check regularly brake belts and make sure their thickness is no less than 0.6 mm.
Control of protective guard against recoil
ATTENTION! Before cleaning or maintenance works always pull the plug out of mains
socket.
ATTENTION! Examine machine properly.
Check any visible protective guard defects such as cracks.
Move protective guard forward and backward. Make sure that it moves freely and nothing
prevents its movement.
Control of manual function of chain brake turning on
ATTENTION! Before repair or maintenance works always pull the plug out of mains socket.
Check chain brake daily or at each use. During operation hold saw firmly with your left hand
at front handle and with your right hand at rear handle. Turn your left wrist and touch
protective guard which activates chain brake without having to release the front handle. The
chain should stop immediately.
If chain brake does not work properly, have it repaired in an authorized service facility.