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

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