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Ryobi gas chainsaw- chainsaw brake is stuck on. How do I release

18'' chain Needed to replace the chain. Somehow the Brake lever got stuck in the on position. Can"t get the lever to move to release it. Now can't put the chain guard back on,

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You just have to pull the lever back, like it was on the saw, until it clicks/unlocks. It may be hard to do, but thats what has to be done.

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You have a little catch where the handle pivots. You have to release it to move the handle back to release the brake. It catches on the cover when the case is installed.

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