Rules For Safe Operation - Echo CS-450 Instruction Manual

A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users
WARNING!
KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in
the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning fast reverse REACTION, Kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious personal injury.
The Kick Guard device is not installed on
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the guide bar when you purchase your ECHO
chain saw.
The Kick Guard ® can be used in a majority of
cutting operations, and is especially recom-
mended for beginners, homeowners, or chain
saw novices.
Most cutting operations can be accomplished
with the Kick Guard
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety de-
vices built into your saw.
As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from ac-
cident or injury.
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CS-450

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

in place.
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1. With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element of
surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear handle,
and the left hand on the front handle, when
the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain
saw handles.
A firm grip will help you reduce kickback
and maintain control of the saw.
Don't let go.
3. Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions.
Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, or any other
obstruction which could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.
5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer or the
equivalent.
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