ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW SAFETY

The electric chain saw unit is made of a molded dielectric material that reduces the risk of electric shock to the operator. Broken or cracked housings or guards may not protect you.

Do not operate the unit if housings or guards are damaged. Use only identical ECHO replacement parts when service is required. Use of non-identical parts may create an electrical hazard resulting in serious injury or death from

electrocution.

Be sure to use the correct size extension cord which is rated to carry current a specific distance. The electrical rating of the cord must not be less than the rating of the saw. A longer extension cord will require a heavier gauge wire. An undersized extension cord will result in a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Read your Operator’s Manual to find the recommended size of extension cord. The smaller the cord gauge number is

(AWG - American Wire Gauge), the heavier the wire gauge will be. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

VOLTS

7.67 m

15.24 m

30.48 m

 

(25 ft.)

(50 ft.)

(100 ft.)

120

16

16

14

 

A.W.G.*

A.W.G.*

A.W.G.*

 

 

 

 

*American Wire Gauge

WARNING! Never drape the extension cord over the wood or log being cut. Keep the extension cord behind you to avoid the possibility of

dangerous electric shock or electrocution. Keep the cord away from the chain. Work away from the power source allowing the cord to follow behind you. Do not touch the metal bar or chain if the chain saw blade has cut into the extension cord.

To avoid motor overheating, remove all debris from the air vents located on the side of the motor housing. Always disconnect the plug before any servicing is performed on the unit, and when the unit is not in use. Do not leave a plugged in unit unattended.

KEEP VENT CLEAR

WARNING! Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/

or causing damage to unit.

WARNING! When using a gasoline powered generator as a power source for the chain saw, always read the generator Operator’s Manual

to learn proper grounding techniques. An improperly grounded generator could cause serious injury from electric shock, or death by electrocution. Never use a generator indoors. Use only in outdoor areas with adequate ventilation.

WATCH OUT FOR

SHARP EDGES

Avoid accidental pullout of plug from extension cord. Tie a loose knot with the chain saw power cord and the extension cord. The loop in the knot will reduce the likelihood of plug disconnection.

KNOT CORD TO PREVENT

UNPLUGGING

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