Stihl 461 Chain Brake

[David Dobedoe]

My 461 has developed a very poor chain brake action. Impossible to put the brake on with left wrist.

 

I will have a good look and see if anything obvious is damaged or filthy.

Saw is well maintained and cleaned often enough, any ideas?

TIA

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Edited May 2, 2018 by David Dobedoe

[thetoolnut]

Check the brake mechanism, clean with compressed air. Chain brake spring may need replacing.

[David Dobedoe]

Thanks thetoolnut, all sorted now, build up in and around the mechanism. took covers off and used air hose. 

[stihlmadasever]

Had the same problem with a 261,build up of crud behind the mechanism

[David Dobedoe]

Interesting the difference between Stihl (461) and Husqvarna (560). Stihl protect it from filth with a cover and mount on the engine side of the bar and chain. Husqvarna have it with out a cover, not protected but easier to keep clean, mounting on the outside of the bar and chain in the cover.

Edited May 2, 2018 by David Dobedoe

[thetoolnut]

Thanks thetoolnut, all sorted now, build up in and around the mechanism. took covers off and used air hose. 

No bother.