Cutting Instructions - Echo CS-400 Instruction Manual

CS-400

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

Kickback
GENERAL
WARNING
• Read the ECHO "CHAIN SAw SAFETy MANUAL" includ-
ed with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety
instructions.
• wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable
loud noises.
• Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine
is running. At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high
rate of speed. Should the tip contact a limb or log while
the chain is moving, the tip will be pushed upward with
considerable force. This is known as kickback. Avoid it!
In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-
man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety,
so don't assume the responsibility for a helper as well. After
you have learned the basic techniques of using the saw, your
best aid will be your own good common sense.
The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of the
saw with your left hand on the front handlebar and your right
hand on the rear handle so you can operate the throttle trigger
with your right index finger. Before attempting to fell a tree, cut
some small logs or limbs. Become thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the responses of the saw.
Start the engine, see that it is running properly.
Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open and start
the cut. If the chain is properly sharpened, the cutting should
be relatively effortless. It is not necessary to press down hard
to make the saw cut. Pushing the saw too hard will slow the
engine and cutting will actually be more difficult.
NOTE
Some material may adversely affect the housings of your
ECHO chain saw.
(Example: Palm Tree Acid, fertilizer, etc.) To avoid housing
deterioration, carefully remove all packed saw dust around
clutch and guide bar area and wash with water. Coat metal
parts with light oil.
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