ECHO Electric Chain Saw - Manuals

Page 2 - KEY SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS

2 CIRCLE/SLASH SYMBOLThis symbol means the specific actionshown is prohibited. Ignoring theseprohibitions can result in serious or fatalinjury. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLThe safety alert symbol is used to alertyou to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages that follow thissymbol to avoid...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS; anti-kickback bar tip

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Never operate a chain saw usinga one-handed grip. Always use asecure, two-handed grip! WARNING! Always control saw firmly with 2hands to prevent loss of controland kick back if saw beginsskating. WARNING! Always use proper positioning!Keep your body out of cuttin...

Page 5 - KEY CHAIN SAW TERMS; See Glossary at back for additional terms.

5 KEY CHAIN SAW TERMS – See Glossary at back for additional terms. KICK GUARD ® DEVICE - The ECHO brand name for its anti-kickback bar tip guard. PINCH - Specifically the closing-in of the wood which pinches and stops the chain along the top rails of the guide barduring a cut. This can result in the...

Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; instructions and this safety; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONDITIONS WHICH MAY REQUIRE REMOVAL OF KICK GUARD

6 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on taking the right steps to learn basic chain saw safety. Over the years, Echo has developed andimproved technology to increase the safety of chain saw use. However, chain saws are powerful cutting tools intendedto quickly cut trees and branches and to get the job don...

Page 7 - FORCES YOU MUST CONTROL

7 FORCES YOU MUST CONTROL This section explains the forces which must be controlled to avoid injurywhen operating either a gas or electric-powered chain saw. Always remem-ber that your best defenses are to exercise caution and use the chain sawproperly, and to be prepared to react to these forces PU...

Page 8 - FORCE OF GRAVITY & “FOLLOW THROUGH”; – Gravity is always present and; SKATING; - This condition occurs when the saw chain does not dig in properly; BEWARE OF SKATING

8 FORCE OF GRAVITY & “FOLLOW THROUGH” – Gravity is always present and you must be prepared for it when you are operating a chain saw. During thecutting operation, the weight of the chain saw is supported by the material beingcut. When the saw completes the cut, the saw is no longer supported, an...

Page 9 - If you are a beginner or novice chain saw user.

9 KICK GUARD ® INSTALLATION DANGER! Chain saw kickback is an extremely dangerous reaction. Kickback can cause serious, or fatalinjuries! Kick Guard ® Kick Guard ® PreventsRotationalKickback! Kick Guard ® Simple to Install!See Installation Procedurein your chain saw InstructionManual. Use the Kick Gu...

Page 10 - The Kick Guard; Cutting trees and logs that are larger in diameter than the; Only a properly installed kick guard absolutely prevents

10 CONDITIONS WHICH MAY REQUIRE REMOVAL OF KICK GUARD ® In any circumstance, it is your responsibility to learn how to minimize the risk of kickback if you are using thesaw without the Kick Guard in place. Even if you have prior experience with safe chain saw operation, or are trained in the prevent...

Page 11 - KICK GUARD

11 OPERATING SAW WITH THE KICK GUARD ® DEVICE WARNING! Study your safety and instruction manuals, and be sure you understand how to keep control of the chain saw either with or without the Kick Guard ® device. WARNING! The Kick Guard ® device prevents rotational kickback when properly installed, but...

Page 12 - COMMON CAUSES OF KICKBACK

12 OPERATING SAW WITHOUT THE KICK GUARD ® DEVICE DANGER! IF YOU REMOVE THE KICK GUARD, BE AWARE OF THE INCREASED RISK OF KICKBACK DUE TO THE BAR NOSE NOT BEING PROTECTED. PREVENT KICKBACK YOURSELF. DON’T LET THE BAR TIPCONTACT ANYTHING! Study the following illustrations related to kickback, and neve...

Page 13 - DON’T CROWD THE SAW; GOOD; WARNING! Keep your body out of the path of a potential kickback; OPERATING SAW WITHOUT THE KICK GUARD

13 WARNING! Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Make sure your left thumb is always on the underside of the front handle. Never over the top! Keep your left armstraight with the elbow locked to prepare for any sudden or unexpected reaction ofthe chain saw, and to maintain better control. WARNING! D...

Page 14 - When activated, this device is intended to stop the saw chain; Chain Brake

14 ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURYFROM KICKBACK Your ECHO chain saw and its operator’s manual have been certified to meet the requirements of Voluntary StandardB175.1 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). B175.1 sets forth the minimum safety requirement...

Page 15 - Reduced Kickback Chain; ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY

15 • Improper assembly of the chain brake to the chain saw may render the brake inoperable. • Wear and fatigue of the activating brake band or spring, and/or wear of the brake/clutch drum and pivotpoints may lengthen the brake’s stopping time or render the chain brake inoperable. ECHO chain brakes a...

Page 16 - GUIDE BAR RAIL DAMAGE- TIME TO REPLACE

16 REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR: In general, guide bars that meet this requirement, have small or reduced- radius noses. All ECHO guide bars with reduced nose radius have been machined to accept a bar tip guard. (Somelarge radius bars may not accept a tip guard.) REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR AND KICK GU...

Page 17 - OPERATOR SAFETY; PHYSICAL CONDITION; – Chain saw work and the associated clearing of branches and; PERSONAL EQUIPMENT; - Always wear eye protection eyewear with adequate top and

17 OPERATOR SAFETY PHYSICAL CONDITION – Chain saw work and the associated clearing of branches and logs is a strenuous activity. You should be in good physical and mental health in order tohandle your chain saw safely. Errors in judgment can be serious or fatal. If you have anyphysical condition whi...

Page 18 - - It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome,; PRECAUTIONS AGAINST REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES; - It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of; VITAL SAFETY GEAR TO WEAR WHEN CUTTING:; Cut resistant Leg Chaps; IF IT HURTS, TAKE A BREAK; Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.

18 PRECAUTIONS IN HOT, HUMID WEATHER - Heavy logger ’s clothing can cause overheating and increase the risk of operator fatigue. Heat stroke is possible. Under these adverse conditions, you must judge whether wearing heavyprotective clothing, or lighter but less protective items, bears the least ris...

Page 19 - KEY SAFETY AND RISK PREVENTION RULES; operate a chain saw with one hand!

19 KEY SAFETY AND RISK PREVENTION RULES DANGER! KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction,kicking the guide bar up and back toward ...

Page 20 - NEVER run the saw with an exposed clutch. An exposed clutch; DON’T TOUCH

20 DANGER! Carbon monoxide is a poisonous odorless gas produced by gasoline engines. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas. Do not run chain saw inside,in garages or sheds, or in confined areas with the possibility of poor ventilation- such asdrainage ditches, low & confined creek ...

Page 21 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROPER GRIP ON THE SAW; DON’T USE AN OPEN GRIP; WARNING! DROP STARTING IS PROHIBITED! DROP STARTING

21 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operator’s manual maintenance instruction, is to be performedonly by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel, or if animproper tool is used to hold ...

Page 22 - EQUIPMENT TO BRING ALONG

22 WARNING! DO NOT WALK AROUND WITH A MOVING CHAIN, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS OF POOR TERRAIN OR AROUND OBJECTS OR DEBRIS THAT CAN CAUSE TRIPPING. ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR FOOTINGWHEN REPOSITIONING YOUR SELF FOR THE NEXT CUT. WARNING! IF YOU SENSE A TRIP OR FALL, THROW THE SAW AWAY FROM YOU SO THAT YOU DO N...

Page 23 - RULES FOR SAFE FUELING; Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a

23 RULES FOR SAFE FUELING WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to Cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING! Gasoline and gasoline vapors contain chemicals known to the State of California to Cause cancer, birth defe...

Page 24 - SAFE WOOD CUTTING PRACTICES; STAY ABOVE LOG ON; Work only when there is adequate lighting to see clearly.; LEAVE THE SAW AND GET AWAY FAST!; Any tree with a hollow rotted trunk, thick; Be extremely; careful when attempting to fell trees during periods of

24 SAFE WOOD CUTTING PRACTICES Operating a chain saw safely requires that the chain saw be in proper working order, with the chain properly tensioned.It also requires sound judgment, knowledge of proper cutting methods, and having a plan for every cut you make. WARNING! Do not let any person use you...

Page 25 - HINGE

25 Wind bends trees. Gravity bends logs that are not flat on the ground. A logweakened by a cut over 1/3 the log diameter is like two logs hinged together. Thecut may either close or open wider, depending on how the log is positioned. In bucking logs, always make the weakening cut from the direction...

Page 26 - PRUNING SHADE TREES AND CUTTING SAPLINGS; device in place as a shield on the bar, you can flush-cut brush; DO NOT CUT UP IN TREES; WOUND DRESSINGS NOT USEFUL

26 PRUNING SHADE TREES AND CUTTING SAPLINGS Whippy growth, such as saplings and tree branches, may resist being cut. Be preparedfor the saw chain to skate along the surface and the material to vibrate from side toside. This can result in a sharp sudden pull on the saw or can cause branches tosnap ba...

Page 27 - Call a professional tree-felling service to handle jobs that are; PLANNING THE FALL; - Check the tree and the weather for wind speed and; NOTCHING FOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL; - Make two cuts on the side the; BACK CUTTING AND HINGING; - It is important to leave approximately a 2 inch; ALL; FALL; FELLING TREES

27 Please note that felling a tree is more complicated than often expected. Taketime to plan cuts, fall path and escape route before felling the tree. Electricpowered units may not be suitable for felling some trees. Consider such factorsas tree size and location, circuit breaker capacity, and weath...

Page 29 - Do all the limbing with the Kick Guard; DON’T CUT WHAT YOU; LIMBING AND BUCKING

29 WARNING! Do not walk on the trunk or in a log pile, or cut while standing on it. WARNING! Take extra care when walking around a log pile, especially if logs are debarked or wet and slippery. Determine how the log or limb is tensioned. Apply the methodsdiscussed to avoid entrapment of the saw. If ...

Page 30 - Be alert for spring poles and stay clear of them during; device on the bar and use a wedge when necessary to hold the cut

30 WARNING! Be alert for spring poles and stay clear of them during cutting. A spring pole can spring back suddenly when cut, or when thewood holding it down is cut away. A spring pole can strike you or deflectthe moving saw chain into your body. Do not cut a tree in order to drop a tree that has lo...

Page 31 - FELLING VERY LARGE TREES; PLUNGE CUTTING METHOD

31 FELLING VERY LARGE TREES Pertains to gasoline-powered saws only. Small gas powered saws and electric powered saws should not beused to fell very large trees. Only those that have been trained to cut very large trees should attempt thesetechniques. WARNING! Call a professional tree-felling service...

Page 32 - BOW SAW WARNING; ECHO does not recommend the use of bow saws. If you; ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW SAFETY; - There are added safety precautions that must be; AVOID USING BOWSAWS

32 BOW SAW WARNING WARNING! ECHO does not recommend the use of bow saws. If you choose to attach a bow guide to an ECHO chain saw, and thus create a bowsaw, you do so at your own risk. A bow guide attachment increases the risk ofsevere kickback and serious injury. Do not use a bow guide unless you h...

Page 33 - KEEP VENT CLEAR

33 The electric chain saw unit is made of a molded dielectric material that reduces the risk of electric shock to theoperator. Broken or cracked housings or guards may not protect you. Do not operate the unit if housings or guards are damaged. Use only identical ECHO replacement parts when service i...

Page 34 - GLOSSARY OF CHAIN SAW TERMS

34 GLOSSARY OF CHAIN SAW TERMS BOW GUIDE - A guide bar (see definition below) with a large open center used by some professional pulpwood loggers. DANGER! ECHO warns against the use of a bow guide on your ECHO chain saw. A bow guide increases the risk ofsevere kickback and serious injury. Do not use...