Echo X52000020 instruction manual Chain SAW Safety Manual

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CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL

WARNING ! DANGER !

MISUSE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CHAIN SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING A CHAINSAW.

DANGER!

Chainsaw kickback can cause serious or fatal injuries. Read and follow the instructions to avoid kickback. ECHO supplies an anti-kick back guard called a Kick Guard ® with every new chainsaw. Read the Kick Guard® instructions to determine which cutting applications and conditions require the installation of the kick guard. Always use the Kick Guard® where possible.

To locate your nearest ECHO dealer look on our website, http://www.echo-usa.com or call 1-800-432- ECHO (3246). ASK HOW TO OBTAIN A FREE CHAIN SAW SAFETY VIDEO. ECHO’S Supplemental Chain Saw Safety Video provides helpful safety and cutting information.

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Contents Chain SAW Safety Manual CIRCLE/SLASH Symbol KEY Safety Symbols and WarningsImportant Safety Warnings Important Safety Warnings Page Introduction Table of ContentsForces YOU Must Control Do not Over -REACH to Make a CUT Beware of Skating Kick Guard Kick Guard InstallationConditions Which MAY Require Removal of Kick Guard Kick Guard Applications Operating SAW with the Kick Guard DeviceCommon Causes of Kickback Operating SAW Without the Kick Guard DeviceGood Control Chain Brake Lever Reduced Kickback Chain Guide BAR Rail DAMAGE- Time to Replace Operator Safety Vital Safety Gear to Wear When Cutting KEY Safety and Risk Prevention Rules Beware of High Tension BRANCHES. Stay OUT of the Path General Safety Instructions KEY Safety and Risk Prevention Rules Rules for Safe Fueling No Lighting Up Or Smoking When Handling GasolineSafe Wood Cutting Practices Hinge PINCHING, Binding & SplittingPruning Shade Trees and Cutting Saplings Felling Trees Path not this WAY Limbing and Bucking Be Alert for Felling Very Large Trees BOW SAW Warning Electric Chain SAW SafetyMinimum Wire Gauge Recommendations Volts Glossary of Chain SAW Terms Gasoline Powered Unit TermsGlossary of Chain SAW Terms ECHO, Incorporated