Echo CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Never operate a chain saw using
a one-handed grip. Always use a
secure, two-handed grip!
WARNING!
Always control saw firmly with 2
hands to prevent loss of control
and kick back if saw begins
skating.
WARNING!
Always use proper positioning!
Keep your body out of cutting
plane at all times!
WARNING!
Do not over-reach or cut above
shoulder height! Gravity may
cause the saw to drop toward
your legs and feet when the cut
is complete. To avoid injury,
maintain control of the saw after
finishing a cut.
WARNING!
Use firm, two-handed control
grip with thumb encircling
handle.
DANGER!
Kickback hazard. Do not allow guide bar tip to contact objects. Allowing an unguarded
guide bar tip to touch any object during cutting may cause the guide bar to suddenly kick
up and back toward the operator, a forceful reaction called rotational kickback. Body
contact with a moving saw chain will cause serious or fatal injury.
DANGER!
Prevent hazardous Rotational Kickback! Install the Echo Kick Guard ® anti-kickback bar tip
guard in cutting applications where bar tip contact with solid objects or surfaces cannot be
avoided.
DANGER!
Follow Kick-back prevention instructions to reduce risk of kick-back injury when cutting
without kick guard. Replace Kick Guard immediately when cutting application requiring
Kick Guard removal has been completed.
Rotational Kickback
WARNING!
Always use reduced kickback saw chain! Ask your
dealer to equip your saw only with certified low- or
reduced kickback saw chain.
WARNING!
Carrying or transporting a chain saw with a moving
chain is hazardous. Turn saw off, or allow the chain
to stop, and engage the chain brake when carrying
the saw.
WARNING!
Do not operate chain saw while on
a ladder, unless you are a trained
professional.