Makita DCS3500 Manual De Usuario

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The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against 
the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned 
by hand.

While doing so the chain brake must be released.

Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get 
longer during use!

When checking the chain tension the engine must be switched 
off.

NOTE: It is recommended to use 2-3 chains alternatively.

In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar 
should be turned over whenever replacing the chain.

All that is necessary to retension the saw chain is to loosen the 
quick tensioner (2) slightly as described under “Mounting the 
guide bar and saw chain”.
Tension the chain as already described.

Engaging the chain brake (braking)

If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration of the 
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 hand 
guard (1) forward (towards the tip of the saw) with your left 
hand (arrow 1).

Pull the hand guard (1) towards you (arrow 2) until you feel it 
catch. The brake is now released.

The DCS3500-DCS4301 comes with an inertia chain brake as 
standard equipment. If kickback occurs due to contact of the 
guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 6), 
the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback 
is sufÞ ciently strong.

The chain will stop within a fraction of a second.

IMPORTANT: NEVER run the saw with the chain brake 
activated (except for testing, see “Testing chain brake”)! Doing 
so can very quickly cause extensive engine damage!