Echo CS-800P Operator's Manual

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9CS-800PSPARK 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 BRAKELinear kickbackRotational kickbackChain moving downward at impactRotational kickbackReduced radius belongs 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 ServiceRegulation SAE J335.Check with your local or state authorities forspecific 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 governmentoffices, your employer or your local dealer toensure that your chain saw conforms to therequired safety standard.ECHO chain brakes have been designed andtested to comply with international safety standardsas follows.This model needs to use low-kickback chain andbar.Do not use a combination other than thosespecified on page 23.For your own safety, do not remove the chainbrake system.Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1Standard Z 62.3 CHAIN SAWSUSA : ANSI Standard B175.1Safety Requirement for chain sawsWARNINGCSA Z 62.1 stipulates that the brake shallstop the chain 0.12 seconds at an enginespeed 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 ismaintained in compliance with the StandardCSA Z 62.1.