INTRODUCTION

This manual shows rules of safe operation, proper use, servicing, and maintenance of your ECHO chain saw. Follow these instructions in order to maintain a good operating condition and a long service life.

Misuse of the chain saw can cause serious bodily injury.

It is important for you to understand all safety precautions correctly before using your chain saw. This chain saw is designed for cutting wood or wood products. Do not cut solid metal, sheet metal, plastic or any non-wood materials.

If there is any clause in this Manual that is hard to be understood, please contact your ECHO dealer.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................

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DECALS AND SYMBOLS ............................................

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ..................................

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..............................................

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ASSEMBLY ....................................................................

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OPERATION ..................................................................

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CUTTING INSTRUCTION ............................................

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SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE ..............................

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TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................

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SERVICE .....................................................................

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SAW CHAIN MAINTENANCE ......................................

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STORAGE ....................................................................

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SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................

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DECALS AND SYMBOLS

Symbol form/shape

Symbol description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol description/application

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol accompanied by the

 

Petrol and oil mixture

 

words WARNING and DANGER

 

 

 

calls attentions to an act or a

 

 

 

condition which can lead to

 

 

 

serious personal injury or death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circle and slash symbol means

 

Chain oil fill / oil pump

 

whatever is shown is prohibited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION indicates a potentially

 

 

Carburettor adjustment

 

 

 

 

hazardous situation which, if not

 

 

- Low speed mixture

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

avoided, may result in minor or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburettor adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- High speed mixture

 

 

 

 

This enclosed message provides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tips for use, care and

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

 

 

 

Carburettor adjustment

 

 

 

maintenance of the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Idle speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1.GENERAL PRECAUTIONS OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Read the operator’s manual for your chain saw carefully.

Be thoroughly familiar with the chain saw’s controls and how to use the chain saw properly.

Failure to follow instructions could lead to personal injury.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer.

PHYSICAL CONDITION

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

You should be in good physical and mental health in order to handle your chain saw safely. Errors in judgement or execution can be serious or fatal.

If you have any physical condition which strenuous work could worsen, check with your physician before using a chain saw.

Do not operate when ill or fatigued, or under the influence of any substance or medication which could affect your vision, dexterity or judgement.

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