Inspect the Chain Brake Mechanism (EVERY USE) (*if equipped)

The chain brake mechanism is a very important safety feature of your chainsaw and is designed to stop the chain when kickback occurs.  

Each year over 40,000 individuals are injured due to the mishandling of a chainsaw. Over half of these injuries are a result of kickback. Therefore, before every use, you must ensure the mechanism is working properly. If there is a problem with this mechanism, follow your manufacturer's procedures or take the chainsaw to an authorized service center for repair. Do not disassemble, remove, or attempt to service the chain brake mechanism yourself.

*Every chainsaw placed into initial service shall be equipped with a chain brake and shall otherwise meet the requirements of the ANSI B175-1.1991 "Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered Chainsaws.” Each chainsaw placed into service before February 9, 1995, shall be equipped with a protective device that minimizes chainsaw kickback. No chainsaw kickback device shall be removed or otherwise disabled. **
**Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration Section 6 of the Logging Preamble. For more information please visit their website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/logsafe.html

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