Echo CS-346, Instruction Manual

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WARNING  

  DANGER

Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included 

with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc-

tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious 

or fatal injuries.

In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a 

one-man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own 

safety, so don’t assume the responsibility for a helper as 

well. After you have learned the basic techniques of us

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ing the saw, your best aid will be your own good common 

sense...

The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of 

the saw with your left hand on the front handlebar and your 

right hand on the rear handle so you can operate the throttle 

trigger with your right index finger.

Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small logs or limbs. 

Become thoroughly familiar with the controls and the re-

sponses of the saw.

Start the engine, see that it is running properly. Squeeze the 

trigger to open the throttle wide open and start the cut. If the 

chain is properly sharpened, the cutting should be relatively 

effortless. It is not necessary to press down hard to make the 

saw cut. Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and 

cutting will actually be more difficult.

NOTE

Some material may adversely affect the housings of your 

ECHO chain saw.

(Example: Palm Tree Acid, fertilizer, etc.) To avoid housing 

deterioration, carefully remove all packed saw dust around 

clutch and guide bar area and wash with water. Coat 

metal parts with light oil.

WARNING  

  DANGER

Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine 

is running. At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high rate 

of speed. Should the tip contact a limb or log while the chain 

is moving, the tip will be pushed upward with considerable 

force. This is known as kickback. Avoid it!

Kickback

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