Husqvarna T525 Owner Manual - Page 12
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A kickback occurs when the kickback zone of the guide bar touches an object. A kickback can occur suddenly and with large force, which throws the product in the direction of the operator. Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the guide bar. Usually, the product is thrown against the operator but can also move in a different direction. It is how you use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement. chain brake. We recommend you to do this each time before you use the product. Second, the force of the kickback must be large to engage the chain brake. If the chain brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough operation. • Will the chain brake always protect me from injury during a kickback? No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give protection. The chain brake must also be engaged during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake does not have time to stop the saw chain before it hits you. WARNING: Only you and the correct working technique can prevent kickbacks. To start the product To prepare to start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the chain brake. A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the kickback. Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of kickback. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object. WARNING: No saw chain fully prevents kickback. Always obey the instructions. Common questions about kickback • Will the hand always engage the chain brake during a kickback? No. It is necessary to use some force to push the front hand guard forward. If you do not use the force necessary, the chain brake will not be engaged. You must also hold the handles of the product stable with two hands during work. If a kickback occurs, it is possible that the chain brake does not stop the saw chain before it touches you. There are also some positions in which your hand can not touch the front hand guard to engage the chain brake. An example of this is in the felling position. • Will the inertia release mechanism always engage the chain brake during kickback? No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly. Refer to To do a check of the chain brake on page 18 for instructions about how to do a check of the 2. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times or until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to fill the air purge bulb fully. 12 732 - 017 - 11.10.2019