Echo X52000020 - Manual (Page 4)

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WARNING! Keep hands and arms away
from moving chain. Do not reach near a
moving chain to grab or remove the material
that you are cutting.
WARNING! Do Not cut overhead. The cut
material or chain saw can fall on you, causing
serious injury.
WARNING! Do Not use a chain saw with a
loose chain. A loose chain can be thrown off
the guide bar, and cause serious injury.
WARNING! Do Not use a chain saw that
has been modified or is in disrepair.
WARNING! Keep helpers
and bystanders away from the
area where you are cutting.
Never let a helper hold material
you are planning to cut. Serious
injury can occur.
WARNING! Use proper
ground starting procedure. Do
not “drop start!”
WARNING! Cutting a tree or
branch under tension may cause
it to spring back suddenly and
strike you or the saw, causing
serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING! Cutting the
trunk of an uprooted tree can
cause the root ball to fall back
into place, causing serious or
fatal injuries.
DANGER! Do not use
bowsaws! Use of bowsaws can
cause extreme kickback and
serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING! Do not allow anyone to use
your chain saw without first reading the
Instruction and Safety manuals.
WARNING! Never operate a chain saw that
is damaged, improperly adjusted, incorrectly
assembled, or missing parts.
WARNING! Do not operate
a chain saw while up in a tree.
WARNING! Do not use an
open grip!
WARNING! Use extreme caution when handling
fuel and refueling your chain saw. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and can cause serious burns.
Keep away from open flames or sparks. Check fuel
cap for damage or leaking. Repair or replace leaky
cap before using saw!
WARNING! Never cut near
power lines!
WARNING! Use a firm, two-
handed control grip with thumb
encircling handle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS