{"id":11702,"date":"2018-08-08T16:09:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T16:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weingartz.com\/?p=11702"},"modified":"2018-08-08T16:09:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T16:09:27","slug":"chainsaw-chain-brake-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wgz.powerweb.app\/expert-advice\/2018\/08\/chainsaw-chain-brake-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Chainsaw Chain Brake Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chainsaws<\/a> come equipped with a chain brake which, when engaged, is a safety mechanism that prevents movement of the saw’s chain. You should always check your chain brake to make sure it\u2019s functioning correctly and that it properly engages and disengages.<\/p>\n

Your chain brake is subject to wear each time it\u2019s engaged, and the amount of wear depends on the usage, the conditions in which the machine is use, etc. Excessive wear reduces the efficiency of the chain brake, eventually making it inoperable. Let our experts explain how to inspect a chainsaw <\/a>chain brake and the importance of this procedure.<\/p>\n

The chainsaw <\/a>chain brake has two purposes. It reduces the risk of injury under kickback conditions. Kickback can occur when the moving chain at the nose or tip of the guide bar hits an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Tip or bar nose contact can cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. Additionally, the chain brake is used to secure the chain when changing positions, moving between cuts, and starting a cold saw.<\/p>\n

Before operating your chainsaw<\/a>, read your owner\u2019s manual. It covers important information that is specific to your chainsaw <\/a>model. In addition to your own inspection, you should have your local dealer inspect your chain brake according to the scheduled maintenance in your owner\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n

When the front handguard is in the forward position, the chain brake is engaged. When the front handguard is in the rearward position, the chain brake is disengaged.<\/p>\n

To inspect a chainsaw <\/a>chain brake, with the engine running idle, release the chain brake. Accelerate the engine to full throttle for no more than 3 seconds to avoid premature wear to the braking system or harm to the engine. Engage the chain brake by moving your left wrist forward while gripping the handle. This should immediately cause the chain to stop rotating.<\/p>\n

If the chain brake does not function properly, take your chainsaw <\/a>to your local dealer<\/a> for the necessary repairs before operating the machine again.<\/p>\n

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