Correct use of chain brake, Spark arrestor muffler – Echo CS-800P User Manual

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CS-800P

SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER

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noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler.
Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good
repair and properly seated in the muffler.

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forest, brush, and/or grass-covered areas in the
states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California,
Minnesota, New Jersey and Maine, are required
to be equipped with a spark arrestor.

CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE

Linear kickback

Rotational kickback

Chain moving downward at impact

Rotational kickback

Reduced radius belongs on top

Pinch

Kickback

This requirement also applies to all U.S. Forest
Service lands.
In some of these areas, the spark arrestor system
must be certified per USDA Forest Service
Regulation SAE J335.
Check with your local or state authorities for
specific regulations in your area.
Failure to follow these requirements is a violation
of the law.

DANGER

Kickback safety precaution for chain saw
users: 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.

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.
This model needs to use low-kickback chain and
bar.
Do not use a combination other than those
specified on page 21.
For your own safety, do not remove the chain
brake system.

USA

: ANSI Standard B175.1

Safety Requirement for chain saws

Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS

WARNING

ANSI Standard B175.1 stipulates that the
brake shall stop the chain 0.12 seconds at an
engine speed of 13500 r/min.
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
maintained in compliance with the Standard
B175.1.

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