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brake band adjustment on Ryobi PCN 4545?

The brake band on my ryobi pcn4545 which is attached to the kick back lever isn't releasing properly and is slowing down and almost stopping the saw when using it. I fitted a new band and clutch to try to cure the fault but it is still the same. It appears that the band is too tight but I can't find any means of adjustment. Can any one help please.

Jeff B
April 2009

Ryobi Garden Tools, Chainsaws

Had the same problem - managed to melt the plastic housing because the band was getting hot.

Had all but given up finding a fix and there is no obvious brake adjustment.
BUT g white saved the day - shortened the spring and all is fine again - for the moment.

Thanks for the info

AH
September 2010

the coil spring in the chain brake lever on my pcn 4545 measured 55mm so i gentley heated the spring so i could shorten it to 45mm the saw works fine now. hope this helps

g white
July 2009

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