Echo Chain Saw Service Repair Manual Cs-315 Gas Saw Kioritz Corp

Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODEL

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WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruction Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precaution for Chain Saw Users WARNING! KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, Kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.

2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don’t’ let go. 3. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw.

The Kick Guard ® device is not installed on the guide bar when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. The Kick Guard ® can be used in a majority of cutting operations, and is especially recommended for beginners, homeowners, or chain saw novices. Most cutting operations can be accomplished with the Kick Guard® in place.

4. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

6. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

B. Other Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

4. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at least 3 m (10 feet) from the fueling point before starting the engine. 5. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.

2. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. 3. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing and head protection devices. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net.

6. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.

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7. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.

14. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.

8. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.

15. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.

9. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.

16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so. 17.All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the Instruction Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel coul