Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual - Page 31

Your STIHL 036 QS features an additional chain braking system. This system is designed to activate the chain brake when you remove your right hand completely from the rear handle. Since the mechanisms are different for (1.) inertia or manual activation by means of the front hand guard and (2.) activation by means of the rear handle, there will be a difference in elapsed time before the chain comes to a stop. Activation by means of the front hand guard is designed to stop the chain within a fraction of a second. The rear handle activating mechanism, on the other hand, is designed to stop the rotation of the chain within approximately one-second after release of the rear handle. • When that lever and the throttle trigger are released. 001BA001 KN • When the hand guard is pushed toward the bar nose by the left hand or by inertia in certain kickback situations. The chain is brought to a standstill and locked in position. 001BA000 KN In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure you are familiar with how the additional chain braking system works before cutting with the 036 QS for the first time. Observe and become accustomed to the characteristics that make this saw different from other saws that do not have a rear handle braking system. See also the chapter "Starting" in this manual. • Press down the throttle trigger interlock lever. This releases the clutch drum and allows the chain to rotate. 001BA011 KN • Pull the hand guard toward the front handle. 001BA100 KN