Brake band and portable trimmer

摘要

The present invention relates to a brake band for use with a centrifugal clutch. The brake band is formed in a curved strip shape to be disposed along the outer peripheral surface of a clutch drum of the centrifugal clutch, and is adapted to be tightened around or released from the outer peripheral surface in response to the movement of at least one end of the brake band. The brake band comprises a plurality of linings provided on the inner surface thereof to be opposed the outer peripheral surface of the clutch drum. The linings are located spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the brake band.