Use and Care Manual

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CHECKING CHAIN TENSION
• Chain tension should be checked frequently during
work and corrected as necessary.
CAUTION
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the
throttle to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of “thrown” oil should be seen on the dry
surface.
CUTTING INSTRUCTION
GENERAL
CAUTION
• Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL”
included with your chain saw for additional
cutting and safety instructions.
• Wear suitable hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against
objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
• 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!
In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a
one-man job.
It is difcult 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.
Kickback