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Kickback
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
[NOTE]
Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with
your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions.
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 re-
sponses 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 kickback. Avoid it!
CAUTION
Wear suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs or
ear plugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable
loud noises.