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Kickback
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
WARNING DANGER
Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included
with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc-
tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious or
fatal injuries.
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.
NOTE
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.
WARNING DANGER
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 consider-
able force. This is known as kickback. Avoid it!
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