this seems to be a chain brake that's applied , try turning off chain brake by pulling back on hand guard till a click is felt

some folks moving up from an older saw to a more modern saw are not so familiar with chain brakes and don't understand them and how they work

May 25, 2014 | Ryobi Factory Reconditioned 18" 40cc...

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Need operators manual for stihl chainsaw model ms 381

Stihl doesn't make an MS381 but here is a link that should take you to their site to get manuals

http://www.stihlusa.com/manuals/instruction-manuals/#chain-saws

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Sep 29, 2013 | Garden

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How to tune up ms381 chain saw?

spark plug and air filter open the muffler and clean off the screen inside

Sep 22, 2012 | Garden

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The chain is jammed on the pole saw ,How do I get to Unjam it.

take off the small side cover on the chain side of the head

Jul 03, 2012 | Garden

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HUSQVARNA MODEL 435 CHAIN SAW.....BRAND NEW IN JUNE...NEVER USED....WITH BLADE, CHAIN, AND SIDE COVER (TENSIONER ASSY) REMOVED, IT RUNS FINE......WHEN CHAIN BAR , CHAIN, AND COVER ARE REINSTALLED AND...

There is a number of ways to re load the brake, you can either remove the clutch and sprocket, the brake will then go back onto the saw enabling you to use the hand guard on the saw to load the brake ( to remove the clutch, there are two cut a ways in the clutch centre designed to enter a flat screw driver into, then strike with a suitable hammer to remove, it is a left hand thread ) or you can remove the hand guard from the saw and use this as a tool to re load the brake, or you can clamp the cover in a vice ( be carefull not to damage the cover ) then use a strudy pair of pliers or grips in the three legged loading mechanism and turn it to load the brake.

Dec 22, 2011 | Husqvarna "Chain Saw - 16" Bar, 3 Hp

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Husqvarna 460 rancher saw- chain brake is tripped and locked; cannot replace cover How do I reset the chain brake?

Pull back on the chain brake, this will release it.

Nov 14, 2010 | Husqvarna 20" 60cc Rancher Chain Saw 460

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Chain brake jammed on Echo CS400 chainsaw

You will need to release the brake by applying a very heavy screwdriver to the + shaped part of the brake coupling. Check the action of the brake handle and duplicate it at the the +. Hope this helps!

Jun 25, 2010 | Echo CS400 18" Chain Saw

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