ECHO Electric Chain Saw - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – KEY SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS
• Page 3 – IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS; anti-kickback bar tip
• Page 5 – KEY CHAIN SAW TERMS; See Glossary at back for additional terms.
• Page 6 – INTRODUCTION; instructions and this safety; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONDITIONS WHICH MAY REQUIRE REMOVAL OF KICK GUARD
• Page 7 – FORCES YOU MUST CONTROL
• 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
• Page 9 – If you are a beginner or novice chain saw user.
• Page 10 – The Kick Guard; Cutting trees and logs that are larger in diameter than the; Only a properly installed kick guard absolutely prevents
• Page 11 – KICK GUARD
• Page 12 – COMMON CAUSES OF KICKBACK
• 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
• Page 14 – When activated, this device is intended to stop the saw chain; Chain Brake
• Page 15 – Reduced Kickback Chain; ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
• Page 16 – GUIDE BAR RAIL DAMAGE- TIME TO REPLACE
• 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
• 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.
• Page 19 – KEY SAFETY AND RISK PREVENTION RULES; operate a chain saw with one hand!
• Page 20 – NEVER run the saw with an exposed clutch. An exposed clutch; DON’T TOUCH
• Page 21 – GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROPER GRIP ON THE SAW; DON’T USE AN OPEN GRIP; WARNING! DROP STARTING IS PROHIBITED! DROP STARTING
• Page 22 – EQUIPMENT TO BRING ALONG
• Page 23 – RULES FOR SAFE FUELING; Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a
• 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
• Page 25 – HINGE
• 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
• 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
• Page 29 – Do all the limbing with the Kick Guard; DON’T CUT WHAT YOU; LIMBING AND BUCKING
• 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
• Page 31 – FELLING VERY LARGE TREES; PLUNGE CUTTING METHOD
• 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
• Page 33 – KEEP VENT CLEAR
• Page 34 – GLOSSARY OF CHAIN SAW TERMS