Echo CS-1201 - Manual (Page 10)

10 CS-1201
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT LET THE NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR
TOUCH ANYTHING WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING TO
AVOID KICKBACK.
CUTTING INSTRUCTION
GENERAL
In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a
one-man job.
It is difficult at times to take care of 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 common
sense.
The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left
of the saw with your left hand on the front 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.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
responses of the saw. Start the engine, see that is running properly. Squeeze
the trigger to open the throttle wide open, then start the
cut. It is not necessary to press down hard to make the
saw cut. If the chain is properly sharpened, the cutting
should be relatively effortless.
Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and
cutting will actually be more difficult.
Some material may adversely affect the housing of your
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.
PRE CUTTING TEST
•
Familiarize yourself with your chain saw before you
start actual cutting.
•
For this purpose it may be wise to practice by cutting
some small logs or limbs several times.
•
Do not allow either people or animals into the work
area. Multiple operators - Keep a safe distance
between two or more operators when working together
simultaneously.
CHECKING CHAIN TENSION
•
Chain tension should be checked frequently during
work and corrected if necessary.
•
Tension the chain as tight as possible, but so it can still
be pulled easily along the bar by hand.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the
throttle to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of “thrown” oil should be seen on the dry
surface.
WARNING DANGER
MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF
WHEN CHECKING CHAIN TENSION.
Make felling cuts from
left side when possible
Kickback arc is away from you
Too short a distance to your body
If a felling cut must be made
from the right side, stay out of
the kickback path.
Do not crowed the saw with
your body!