Prevent Operator Kickback; Symbols On The Product - Echo DCS-310 Operator's Manual

EN
parts of the chainsaw "live'" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
• Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment
for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective equipment will
reduce personal injury from flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree, on a ladder, from
a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation of a
chainsaw in this manner could result in serious personal
injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance
or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
released, the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the
chainsaw switched off and away from your body.
When transporting or storing the chainsaw, always fit
the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw
will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing the bar and chain. Improperly tensioned
or lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use chainsaw for
cutting metal, plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid them.
Serious injury could occur to the operator or bystanders
while felling a tree.
• Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the chainsaw. Make sure
the switch is off and the battery pack is removed.
Unexpected actuation of the chainsaw while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
4 PREVENT OPERATOR
KICKBACK
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 sudden reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the
operator.
English (Original Instructions)
8
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. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a
chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles, with both hands on
the saw and your body and arm positioned to allow
you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if
proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the
chainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains
may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
5

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
product better and safer.
Symbol Explanation
Direct current - Type or characteristic
of current.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product, and fol-
low all warnings and safety instruc-
tions.
Wear eye and ear protection, wear a
hard hat wherever there is any risk of
falling objects.
Use appropriate protection for foot-leg
and hand-arm.
Do not expose the product to rain or
moist conditions.