Echo CS-355T Instruction Manual - page 23

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CS-361P

Chain brake function

When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake 

instantly stops the chain. 

Chain brake unlock

When the lever is fully pulled toward the 

operator, brake is unlocked.

CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION

• Settheleverintheunlockedpositionbefore

starting to cut. 

• Ifthebrakeistrippedbykickbackreaction,the

chain will stop immediately. Release the throttle 

to avoid possible damage to the engine or 

clutch. 

• Donotattempttooperatetheenginewiththe

brake locked. 

TESTING THE BRAKE

• Starttheengineonasolidlevelsurfaceandrun

at a fast idle until warm. 

• Holdthesawfirmlybythehandlesand 

accelerate the engine to a fast idle. 

• Slowlyoperatethechainbrakeleverwhile 

holding the saw firmly on the ground.  

When the brake lever trips, the chain should 

stop.  

Immediately release the throttle trigger.

   WARNING

If the chain does not stop immediately, return 

the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for 

repair.

NOTICE

•For practice, while cutting a small tree, push 

the lever forward to lock the brake. 

•Confirm that the brake works properly before 

each use. 

•If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, 

function of the brake may deteriorate.  

Always keep the device clean. 

•Do not increase engine revolution while the 

chain brake is locked. 

•Use the chain brake only in starting or in  

emergencies. 

•When using throttle latch at starting, keep the 

chain brake locked.  

And after starting the engine, unlock the brake 

immediately.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow the saw to tip forward in order to 

avoid damage to the chain. 

When the bar nose hits another tree, etc.

Improper thrust cutting

Kickback motion

Kickback motion