Cutting Instructions - Echo CS-3000 TYPE 1E Operator's Manual

GENERAL
Kickback

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

[NOTE]
Read the ECHO "CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL" included
with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc-
tions.
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 com-
mon 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.
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.)
Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the
engine is running. At cutting speed the chain is mov-
ing, 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!
Wear suitable hearing protective device such as ear-
muffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
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