Echo X52000020 instruction manual Beware of High Tension BRANCHES. Stay OUT of the Path

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KEY SAFETY AND RISK PREVENTION RULES

DANGER! Carbon monoxide is a poisonous odorless gas produced by gasoline engines. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas. Do not run chain saw inside, in garages or sheds, or in confined areas with the possibility of poor ventilation- such as drainage ditches, low & confined creek beds, etc.

WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw when you are upset, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

DO NOT OPERATE

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

WARNING! Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when you are starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Do not let anyone hold the wood that you are going to cut.

Do not start cutting or felling until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.

Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.

To assure a good grip on the saw, keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.

Before you start the unit, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. If you decide to shut off the engine, wait until the chain stops before setting the chain saw down.

Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, or chain brake engaged with the guide bar and saw chain to the rear. For gasoline operated chain saws, keep the muffler away from your body. When transporting your chain saw, use a protective guide-bar scabbard.

WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.

DANGER! NEVER run the saw with an exposed clutch. An exposed clutch running at high speeds can shatter, causing serious injury to occur.

Keep your chain sharp- this will improve cutting performance and reduce physical exertion. Follow ECHO’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Use only replacement guide bars and chains specified by ECHO, or guide bars and chains that meet ANSI B175.1 requirements.

Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck by the limb or chain saw when the tension in the branch is released during the cut.

DO NOT LET HELPER HOLD WHAT YOU ARE CUTTING!

DON’T TOUCH HOT SURFACES

CARRY SAW WITH BAR TO REAR & ENGINE STOPPED

BEWARE OF HIGH TENSION BRANCHES. STAY OUT OF THE PATH

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Contents Chain SAW Safety Manual KEY Safety Symbols and Warnings CIRCLE/SLASH SymbolImportant Safety Warnings Important Safety Warnings Page Table of Contents IntroductionForces YOU Must Control Do not Over -REACH to Make a CUT Beware of Skating Kick Guard Installation Kick GuardConditions Which MAY Require Removal of Kick Guard Operating SAW with the Kick Guard Device Kick Guard ApplicationsOperating SAW Without the Kick Guard Device Common Causes of KickbackGood 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 No Lighting Up Or Smoking When Handling Gasoline Rules for Safe FuelingSafe Wood Cutting Practices PINCHING, Binding & Splitting HingePruning Shade Trees and Cutting Saplings Felling Trees Path not this WAY Limbing and Bucking Be Alert for Felling Very Large Trees Electric Chain SAW Safety BOW SAW WarningMinimum Wire Gauge Recommendations Volts Gasoline Powered Unit Terms Glossary of Chain SAW TermsGlossary of Chain SAW Terms ECHO, Incorporated
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