ECHO X52000020 - Manual

ECHO X52000020

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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
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MISUSE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. YOU MUST
R E A D , U N D E R S TA N D , A N D F O L L O W A L L O F T H E S E S A F E T Y
INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CHAIN SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING A CHAINSAW.

WARNING !

DANGER !

CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL

DANGER!

Chainsaw kickback can cause serious or fatal injuries. Read and follow the
instructions to avoid kickback. ECHO supplies an anti-kick back guard called a Kick
Guard

®

with every new chainsaw. Read the Kick Guard

®

instructions to determine

which cutting applications and conditions require the installation of the kick guard.
Always use the Kick Guard

®

where possible.

To locate your nearest ECHO dealer look on our website

, http://www.echo-usa.com

or call 1-800-432-

ECHO (3246). ASK HOW TO OBTAIN A FREE CHAIN SAW SAFETY VIDEO. ECHO’S Supplemental
Chain Saw Safety Video provides helpful safety and cutting information.

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Summary

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...

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