Echo CS-450P Instruction Manual

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10CS-450PSPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER• The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaustnoise and prevents hot, glowing particles ofcarbon from leaving the muffler.Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in goodrepair and properly seated in the muffler.• Certain internal combustion engines operated onforest, brush, and/or grass-covered areas in thestates of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California,Minnesota, New Jersey and Maine, are requiredto be equipped with a spark arrestor.CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKELiner kickbackRotational kickbackChain moving downward at impactRotational kickbackReduced radiusbelongs on topPinchKickbackThis requirement also applies to all U.S. ForestService lands.In some of these areas, the spark arrestor systemmust be certified per USDA Forest Service Regula-tion SAE J335.Check with your local or state authorities for spe-cific regulations in your area.Failure to follow these requirements is a violationof the law.DANGERKickback safety precaution for chain sawusers: Kickback may occur when the noseor tip of the guide bar touches an object orwhen the wood closes in and pinches thesaw chain in the cut.The installation of a chain brake may be mandatoryby law or as stipulated by insurance regulations inyour area of operation.You should inquire through local government of-fices, your employer or your local dealer to ensurethat your chain saw conforms to the required safetystandard.ECHO chain brakes have been designed andtested to comply with international safety standardsas follows.USA : ANSI Standard B175.1 - 2000Safety Requirement for chain sawsCanada : CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWSWARNINGANSI Standard B175. 1 - 2000 stipulates thatthe brake shall stop the chain 0.12 secondsat an engine speed of 13500 r/min.It is the responsibility of the owner/operatorto ensure that the brake is serviced, adjustedand tested strictly in accordance with theinstructions as detailed herein in orderto ensure that the brake performance ismaintaind in compliance with the StandardB175. 1 - 2000.