Correct Use Of Chain Brake - Echo CS-300 Instruction Manual

The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of
operation. You should inquire through local government offices, your employer or your local dealer to ensure that your
chain saw conforms to the required safety standard. Echo chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with
international safety standards as follows.
USA: ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws
Canada: CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS
ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 stipulates that the brake shall stop the chain in 0.15 seconds maximum (.12 sec avg)
at full throttle. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to ensure that the brake is serviced, adjusted and tested
strictly in accordance with the instructions as detailed herein in order to ensure that the brake performance is main-
tained in compliance with the Standard B175.1-2000.
Kickback Motion:
• When the bar nose hits another tree, etc.
• Improper thrust cutting.
INSTALLATION
• Echo recommends that the chain brake should be
serviced by an authorized Echo servicing dealer.
OPERATION
• Set the lever in the released position before starting to
cut.
• If the brake is tripped by kick back reaction, the chain
will stop. Immediately release the throttle to avoid
possible damage to the engine or clutch.
• Do not attempt to operate the engine with the brake
engaged.
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DANGER
Function:
• When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake
instantly works to stop the chain.
Release:
• When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator, brake
is released.
TESTING THE BRAKE
• Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a
fast idle until warm.
• Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the
engine to a fast idle.
• Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding the
saw firmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips,
the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttle
trigger.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow the saw to tip forward in order to avoid
damage to the chain.
If the chain does not stop, immediately return the saw to your
authorized Echo dealer for repair.