Echo CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 20)

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DANGER! Carbon monoxide is a poisonous odorless gas produced by gasoline
engines. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas. Do not run chain saw inside,
in garages or sheds, or in confined areas with the possibility of poor ventilation- such as
drainage ditches, low & confined creek beds, etc.
WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw when you are upset, fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING! Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when you are starting
or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Do not
let anyone hold the wood that you are going to cut.
Do not start cutting or felling until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path from the falling tree.
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.
To assure a good grip on the saw, keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
Before you start the unit, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. If you
decide to shut off the engine, wait until the chain stops before setting the chain saw down.
Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, or chain brake engaged with the guide bar and
saw chain to the rear. For gasoline operated chain saws, keep the muffler away from your
body. When transporting your chain saw, use a protective guide-bar scabbard.
WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle control trigger is released.
DANGER! NEVER run the saw with an exposed clutch. An exposed clutch
running at high speeds can shatter, causing serious injury to occur.
Keep your chain sharp- this will improve cutting performance and reduce physical exertion.
Follow ECHO’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Use only
replacement guide bars and chains specified by ECHO, or guide bars and chains that meet
ANSI B175.1 requirements.
Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be
struck by the limb or chain saw when the tension in the branch is released during the cut.
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE
DO NOT LET HELPER
HOLD WHAT YOU ARE
CUTTING!
DON’T TOUCH
HOT SURFACES
BEWARE OF HIGH
TENSION BRANCHES.
STAY OUT OF THE PATH
CARRY SAW WITH
BAR TO REAR &
ENGINE STOPPED
KEY SAFETY AND RISK PREVENTION RULES