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9. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped,

the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and

the mufer away from your body.

10. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and

securely assembled. Be sure that the saw

chain stops moving when the throttle control

trigger is released.

11. Shut off the engine before setting the chain

saw down.

12. Use extreme caution when cutting small size

brush and saplings because slender material

may catch the saw chain and be whipped

toward you or pull you off balance.

13. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be

alert for spring back so that you will not be

struck when the tension in the wood bers is

released.

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

or fuel mixture.

15. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated

areas.

16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless

you have been specically trained to do so.

17. All chain saw service, other than the items

listed in the Instruction Manual mainte-

nance instructions, should be performed

by competent chain saw service personnel.

(For example, if improper tools are used to

remove the ywheel or if an improper tool is

used to hold the ywheel in order to remove

the clutch, structural damage to the ywheel

could occur and could subsequently cause

the ywheel to burst.)

18. When transporting your chain saw, use the

appropriate guide bar scabbard.

19. Spark arrestor mufers approved to SAE

Standard J335b are Standard on ECHO

Chain saws to reduce the possibility of for-

est res. Do not operate the chain saw with

a loose or defective mufer. Do not remove

the spark arrestor screen.

WARNING DANGER

• During operation, the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot.

• Never suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine running.

• Always use the saw from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER from the left side.

• Always wear proper safety clothing to protect your lower body from sharp saw chain and

hot mufer.

• Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing,

otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.

WARNING DANGER

Using improper replacement components or removing safety devices may result in serious or fatal injury.