Echo CS-800P Instruction Manual

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17 CS-800PCUTTING INSTRUCTIONGENERALCAUTION• Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETYMANUAL” included with your chain saw foradditional cutting and safety instructions.• Wear suitable hearing protection such asearmuffs or earplugs to protect againstobjectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.• Do not let the tip of the bar touch anythingwhile the engine is running.At cutting speed the chain is moving at ahigh rate of speed.Should the tip contact a limb or log whilethe chain is moving, the tip will be pushedupward with considerable force.This is known as kickback. Avoid it!In all circumstances the operation of the chain sawis a one-man job.It is difficult at times to take care for your ownsafety, so don’t assume the responsibility for ahelper as well.After you have learned the basic techniques ofusing the saw, your best aid will be your own goodcommon sense.The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to theleft of the saw with your left hand on the fronthandlebar and your right hand on the rear handleso you can operate the throttle trigger with yourright index finger.Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small logsor limbs.Become thoroughly familiar with the controls andthe responses of the saw.Start the engine, see that it is running properly.Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide openand start the cut. If the chain is properlysharpened, the cutting should be relativelyeffortless.It is not necessary to press down hard to make thesaw cut.Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine andcutting will actually be more difficult.Some material may adversely affect the housingsof your chain saw.(Example palm Tree Acid, fertilizer etc.)To avoid housing deterioration, carefully remove allpacked sawdust around clutch and guide bar areaand wash with water. Coat metal parts with light oil.Kickback