Automatic Chain Brake; Other Safety Precautions - Echo CS-355T Instruction Manual

End of the guide bar may be placed at the
height of about 55 cm (22 in.).
Rear handle should be gripped lightly with the
right hand.
1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use.
2. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
3. Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing and
protective gloves. Wear eye, hearing, and head
protection devices.
4. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw
at least 3 m (10 feet) from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
5. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
CS-355T

AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE

Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will
trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that
the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow
these steps:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately
55 cm
(22 in.)
3. Release the front handle and drop the end of the
4. The impact should lock the chain brake.

Other Safety Precautions

6. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
8. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
9. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
10. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
11. Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw
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55 cm (22 in.) above a wooden surface. Right
hand should hold the rear handle, and left hand
should hold the front handle.
guide bar against the wooden surface.
IMPORTANT
When checking the operation of the automatic
chain brake, use a soft surface substance like
wood to provide the impact so the chain is not
damaged.
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
when the engine is running.
chain is not contacting anything.
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body. When carrying a chain saw
with the engine running, push the front hand guard
forward to engage the chain brake.
improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle control trigger is released.
down.