CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE

The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation. You should inquire through local government offices, your employer or your local dealer to ensure that your chain saw conforms to the required safety standard. Echo chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows.

USA:

ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws

Canada:

CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS

WARNING DANGER

ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 stipulates that the brake shall stop the chain in 0.15 seconds maximum (.12 sec avg) at full throttle. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to ensure that the brake is serviced, adjusted and tested strictly in accordance with the instructions as detailed herein in order to ensure that the brake performance is maintained in compliance with the Standard B175.1-2000.

Kickback Motion:

Function:

•When the bar nose hits another tree, etc.

•When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake instantly works to stop the chain.

Release:

• Improper thrust cutting.

• When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator, brake is

 

released.

INSTALLATION

•Echo recommends that the chain brake should be serviced by an authorized Echo servicing dealer.

OPERATION

•Set the lever in the released position before starting to cut.

•If the brake is tripped by kick back reaction, the chain will stop. Immediately release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engine or clutch.

•Do not attempt to operate the engine with the brake engaged.

TESTING THE BRAKE

•Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm.

•Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle.

•Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding the saw firmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttle trigger.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow the saw to tip forward in order to avoid damage to the chain.

If the chain does not stop, immediately return the saw to your authorized Echo dealer for repair.

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