Echo 2CS-450 Manuale Utente

2

CS-450

  1. With a basic understanding of 

kickback, you can reduce or eliminate 

the element of surprise.  

 

Sudden surprise contributes to 

accidents.

  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. 

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

shoulder height. 

  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.

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. 

Tip contact in some cases may cause a 

lightning fast reverse REACTION, Kick-

ing 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 rap-

idly back towards the operator.  

Either of these reactions may cause you to 

lose control of the saw which could result 

in serious personal injury. 

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 rec-

ommended for beginners, homeowners, or 

chain saw novices.  

Most cutting operations can be accom-

plished with the Kick Guard

 in place. 

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety 

devices built into your saw.  

 

As a chain saw user, you should take sev-

eral steps to keep your cutting jobs free 

from accident or injury. 

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