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GENERAL
Kickback
[NOTE]
Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included
with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc-
tions.
In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a
one-man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own
safety, so don’t assume the responsibility for a helper as
well. After you have learned the basic techniques of using
the saw, your best aid will be your own good common
sense...
The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of
the saw with your left hand on the front handlebar and your
right hand on the rear handle so you can operate the
throttle trigger with your right index finger.
Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small logs or
limbs. Become thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
responses of the saw.
Start the engine, see that it is running properly. Squeeze
the trigger to open the throttle wide open and start the cut.
If the chain is properly sharpened, the cutting should be
relatively effortless. It is not necessary to press down hard
to make the saw cut. Pushing the saw too hard will slow
the engine and cutting will actually be more difficult.
Some material may adversely affect the housings of your
ECHO chain saw.
(Example: Palm Tree Acid, fertilizer, etc.) To avoid housing
deterioration, carefully remove all packed saw dust around
clutch and guide bar area and wash with water.)
CAUTION
Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the
engine is running. At cutting speed the chain is moving,
at a high rate of speed. Should the tip contact a limb or
log while the chain is moving, the tip will be pushed
upward with considerable force. This is known as kick-
back. Avoid it!
CAUTION
Wear suitable hearing protective device such as ear-
muffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS