Echo CS-310 Instruction Manual

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5CS-310Chain brake functionWhen the lever is pushed forward, chain brakeinstantly stops the chain.Chain brake unlockWhen the lever is fully pulled, toward theoperator, brake is unlocked.CHain BraKE OPEraTiOn• Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting tocut.• If the brake is tripped by kickback reaction, the chainwill stop immediately. Release the throttle to avoid pos-sible damage to the engine or clutch.• Do not attempt to operate the engine with the brakelocked.TESTing THE BraKE• Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at afast idle until warm.• Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate theengine to a fast idle.• Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding thesaw firmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips,the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttletrigger.iMPOrTanTDo not allow the saw to tip forward in order to avoiddamage to the chain.warningIf the chain does not stop immediately, return the sawto your authorized ECHO dealer for repair.nOTE• For practice, while cutting a small tree, push thelever forward to lock the brake.• Confirm that the brake works properly before eachuse.• If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, func-tion of the brake may deteriorate. Always keep thedevice clean.• Do not increase engine RPM's while the chain brakeis locked.CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKEThe installation of a chain brake may be mandatoryby law or as stipulated by insurance regulations inyour area of operation. You should inquire throughlocal government offices, your employer or your localdealer to ensure that your chain saw conforms to therequired safety standard.ECHO chain brakes have been designed and testedto comply with international safety standards as fol-lows.USA : ANSI Standard B175.1Safety Requirement for chain sawswarningANSI Standard B175.1 stipulates that the brakeshall stop the chain 0.12 seconds at an enginespeed of 13500 r/min. It is the responsibility ofthe owner/operator to ensure that the brake isserviced, adjusted and tested strictly in accordancewith the instructions as detailed herein in order toensure that the brake performance is maintaind incompliance with the Standard B175.1.