Echo X7503202102 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND USE

KICK

GUARD

WARNING

Read Rules for Safe Operation

and Installation Carefully

X7503202102

Prevents Rotational Chain Saw Kickbacks when Properly Installed.

89857015133 10/03

Contents

Page

Introduction/Safety ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installing Kick Guard ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Operating Saw With Kick Guard Installed....................................................................................................................... 4

Operating Saw Without Kick Guard................................................................................................................................ 6

T echnical Data ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Introduction/Safety

IMPORTANT: This is a supplement to the Instruction Manual. For additional operating information, read your Chain

Saw Instruction Manual.

This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this Instruction Manual Supplement and on your chain saw. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.

WARNING

Follow Kick Guard Technical Data Reference for correct kick guard and guide bar combination. An incorrect combination can cause bar and chain damage and may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

Always wear hand protection when handling saw chain. Never install or adjust guide bar, chain or kick guard while chain saw is running. Serious injury can result.

THE KICK GUARD KICKBACK PREVENTION DEVICE ON

YOUR SAW DOES THESE THINGS FOR YOU.

PREVENTS ROT A TIONAL KICKBACK WHEN PROPERL Y INST ALLED. The Kick Guard covers the nose area of the bar and chain where the kickback reaction is generated. Eliminating chain contact in this area prevents rotational kickback.

LETS YOU USE THE SAW IN TIGHT SITUA TIONS WHERE YOU CAN NOT A VOID OBSTRUCTIONS WITH A BARE-NOSED BAR. Can prevent accidental scarring of shade trees when pruning branches close to trunk.

HELPS TO PREVENT ACCIDENT AL DULLING OF CHAIN BY KEEPING NOSE CLEAR OF ABRASIVE OBSTRUCTIONS.

HELPS YOU A VOID ACCIDENTAL CONT ACT OF CHAIN (A T BAR NOSE) WITH THE GROUND, OR OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS OTHER TREES, STONES OR MASONRY WALLS. The Kick Guard can be used as a bumper plate against the obstructions during cutting.

SPEEDS UP BRUSH CUTTING AND CLEARING OUT OPERA TIONS. Operation in a semi-scything action is limited only to maintenance of control-lability over push and pull reaction forces.

Installing Kick Guard

T ools Needed: T wo (2) 11 mm (7/16 in.) W renches

For saws with Kick Guard P/N 28949 and symmetrical or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars.

1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard and through front hole (C) in guide bar.

2. IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E).

3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain Kick Guard is flush against guide bar.

4. Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.

ASYMMETRICAL

5. Check to make certain Kick Guard is tight on guide bar.

For saws with Kick Guard P/N 28932 and symmetrical low-kick type guide bars.

1. Install bolt (A) in front hole (B) of Kick Guard and through front hole (C) in guide bar.

SYMMETRICAL

IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E).

3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain Kick Guard is flush against guide bar.

4. Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.

5. Check to make certain Kick Guard is tight on guide bar.

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