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The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area
of operation. You should inquire through local government ofces, your employer or your local dealer to ensure that
your chain saw conforms to the required safety standard. Echo chain brakes have been designed and tested to
comply with international safety standards as follows.
USA: ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws
Canada: CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS
WARNING
ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 stipulates that the brake shall stop the chain in 0.15 seconds maximum (.12 sec
avg) at full throttle. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to ensure that the brake is serviced, adjusted
and tested strictly in accordance with the instructions as detailed herein in order to ensure that the brake perfor-
mance is maintained in compliance with the Standard B175.1-2000.
CoRReCt use of Chain BRaKe
STORAGE AFTER USE
• Inspectandadjusteverypartofthechainsaw.
- Completelycleaneverypartandrepairif
necessary.
- Applythincoatingofoilonmetalpartstoprevent
rust.
• Removechainandguidebar.
• Drainfueltankcompletely.Presspurgebulb6-7
timestoremoveremainingfuelfromcarburetorthen
drainthetankagain.Closechoke,startandrunthe
engineuntilitstopsduetolackoffuel.
• Allowenginetocoolthenremovethesparkplugand
pour7cc(1/4oz.)offresh,clean,two-strokeengine
oilintothecylinderthroughthesparkplughole.
• Storeinadryarea,freefromdust.
WARNING
Do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes
may accumlate or reach an open ame or spark.
CAUTION
Do not lend or rent your chain saw without the
Instruction manual and Safety manual.
NOTE
•Forfuturereference,youshouldkeepthisInstruction
manualandtheSafetymanual.
•IfthisInstructionmanualortheSafetymanualhas
becomeillegibleorislost,pleasecontactyourECHO
dealer,orgotowww.ech0-usa.com.
Kickback Motion:
• When the bar nose hits another tree, etc.
Function:
• When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake instantly
works to stop the chain.