Tanaka ECV-5601 Owner'S Manual Download

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ECV-5601

GB-4

1. For safe operation

1. Never operate a chain saw when

you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or
under the influence of medica-
tion that may make you drowsy,
or if you are under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.

2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting

clothing and eye, hearing and
head protection devices.
Use the vibration-proof glove.

3. Keep the saw chain sharp and

the saw, including the AV system,
well maintained. A dull chain will
increase cutting time, and press-
ing a dull chain through wood will
increase the vibrations transmit-
ted to your hands. A saw with
loose components or with dam-
aged or worn AV buffers will also
tend to have higher vibration lev-
els.

4. All the above mentioned precau-

tions do not guarantee that you
will not sustain whitefinger
diseaseor carpal tunnel syn-
drome. Therefore, continual and
regular users should monitor
closely the condition of their
hands and fingers. If any of the
above symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.

5. Always use caution when han-

dling fuel. Wipe up all spills and
then move the chain saw at least
3 m from the fueling point before
starting the engine.

6. Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame (i.e. smoking, open flames,
or work that can cause sparks)
in the areas where fuel is mixed,
poured, or stored.

7. Do not smoke while handling fuel

or while operating the chain saw.

8. Do not allow other persons to be

near the chain saw when start-
ing or cutting. Keep bystanders
and animals out of the work area.
Children, pets and bystanders
should be a minimum of 10 m
away when you start or operate
the chain saw.

9. Never start cutting until you have

a clear work area, secure foot-
ing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling tree.

10. Always hold the chain saw firmly

with both hands when the engine
is running. Use a firm grip with
thumb and fingers encircling the
chain saw handles.

11. Keep all parts of your body away

from the saw chain when the en-
gine is running.

12. Before you start the engine,

make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.

13. Always carry the chain saw with

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

14. Never modify the unit or remove

the safety components in any way.
Do not use your unit for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Use only genuine Tanaka replace-
ment parts as recommended by
the manufacturer.

15. Always inspect the chain saw be-

fore each use for worn, loose, or
damaged parts. Never operate
a chain saw that is damaged, im-
properly adjusted, or is not com-
pletely and securely assembled.
Be sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle control
trigger is released.

16. All chain saw service, other than

the items listed in the Owner’s
Manual, should be performed by
competent chain saw service
personnel. (E.g., if improper tools
are used to remove the flywheel,
or if an improper tool is used to
hold the flywheel in order to re-
move the clutch, structural dam-
age to the flywheel could occur
which could subsequently cause
the flywheel to disintegrate.)

17. Always shut off the engine be-

fore setting it down.