Echo CS-450P Instruction Manual page 7

CS-450P
14. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
15. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas.
16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.
17. All chain saw service, other than items listed in the Instruction manual maintenance instructions, should
be performed by competent service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the
flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.)
18. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard.
19. A spark arrestor muffler approved to SAE Standard J335 is standard on this chain saw to reduce the
possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler. Do not remove
the spark arrestor screen.
Chain saws shall be used in accordance with the operating instructions and safety precautions
listed in the operator's manual(s). It shall be the responsibility of the owner to see that such
instructions and precautions are given to every operator who uses the saw.
• During operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot.
• Never suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine running.
• Always use the saw from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER from the left side.
• Always wear proper safety clothing to protect your lower body from sharp saw chain and hot
muffler.
• Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing,
otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects
away from all openings.
• ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
• DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to
unit.
• NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be visible
through openings.
Using improper replacement components or removing safety devices may result in serious or fatal
injury.
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