Use and Care Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS DCS-2500T
2 X7508220201
© 4/22 ECHO Incorporated
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3
Important information........................................................................... 3
Parts and Serial Number...................................................................... 4
Service................................................................................................. 5
ECHO Consumer Product Support ...................................................... 5
Product Registration ............................................................................ 5
Additional Literature............................................................................. 5
Safety.......................................................................................................... 6
For safe use of your product................................................................ 6
International Symbols .......................................................................... 7
Handling the Product .......................................................................... 8
Chainsaw Safety Warnings................................................................ 14
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback ................................... 16
Kickback Safety Precautions ............................................................. 16
General Precautions ......................................................................... 18
Precautions for Use .......................................................................... 19
Protective Gear ................................................................................. 24
Description ................................................................................................ 26
Contents.................................................................................................... 28
Assembly................................................................................................... 28
Assembly ........................................................................................... 28
Operation .................................................................................................. 35
Starting the Unit ................................................................................. 35
Stopping the Unit ............................................................................... 37
Before Use......................................................................................... 37
Correct Use of Chain Brake ............................................................... 38
Tree Service Chainsaw...................................................................... 40
General Cutting Instructions - Ground Usage.................................... 44
Maintenance ............................................................................................. 49
Skill Levels ......................................................................................... 50
Servicing Guidelines .......................................................................... 50
Saw Chain Maintenance ................................................................... 51
Maintenance and Care ...................................................................... 54
Replacement Guide Bar and Chain ................................................... 57
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 58
Storage ..................................................................................................... 59
Storage ............................................................................................. 59
Disposal ............................................................................................. 60
Specifications............................................................................................ 61
Product Registration.................................................................................. 62
Warranty ....................................................................................................64