Echo CS-550P Instruction Manual - Cutting Instruction

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CS-550P

CUTTING INSTRUCTION

GENERAL

   CAUTION

• Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY

MANUAL” included with your chain saw for

additional cutting and safety instructions.

• Wear suitable hearing protection such as

earmuffs or earplugs to protect against

objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.

• Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything

while the engine is running.

At cutting speed the chain is moving at a

high rate of speed.

Should the tip contact a limb or log while

the chain is moving, the tip will be pushed

upward with considerable force.

This is known as kickback. Avoid it!

In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw

is a one-man job.

It is difficult at times to take care for 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

handlebar and your right hand on the rear 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.

Become thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the responses of the saw.

Start the engine, see that it is running properly.

Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open

and start the cut. If the chain is properly sharpened,

the cutting should be relatively effortless.

It is not necessary to press down hard to make the

saw cut.

Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and

cutting will actually be more difficult.

Some material may adversely affect the housings

of your chain saw.

(Example palm Tree Acid, fertilizer etc.)

To avoid housing deterioration, carefully remove all

packed sawdust around clutch and guide bar area

and wash with water. Coat metal parts with light oil.

Kickback