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SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
• The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust
noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler.
Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good
repair and properly seated in the muffler.
• Certain internal combustion engines operated on
forest, brush, and/or grass-covered areas in the
states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California
Minnesota, New Jersey and Maine, are required
to be equipped with a spark arrestor.
CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS KICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN
THE NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR
TOUCHES AN OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD
CLOSES IN AND PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN
IN THE CUT.
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
offices, 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 DANGER
ANSI STANDARD B 175. 1 - 2000 STIPULATES
THAT THE BRAKE SHALL STOP THE CHAIN
0.12 SECONDS AT AN ENGINE SPEED OF
13,500 r/min.
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
PERFORMANCE IS MAINTAINED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD
B 175. 1 - 2000.
Liner kickback
Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at impact
Rotational kickback
Reduced radius
belongs on top
Pinch
kickback
This requirement also applies to all U.S. Forest
Service lands.
In some of these areas, the spark arrestor
system must be certified per USDA Forest
Service Regulation SAE J 335.
Check with your local or state authorities for
specific regulations in your area.
Failure to follow these requirements is a violation
of the law.