Echo DCS-3500, Operator'S Manual

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Description
1. Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the guide bar
mounting point, acting as a pivot when in contact with a
tree or log.
2. Oil tank
3. Front hand guard - Guard between the front handle and
the saw chain for protecting the hand from injuries and
aiding in control of the chain saw if the hand slips off the
handle.
This guard is used to activate the chain brake which is to
stop the saw chain rotation.
4. Front handle (for the left hand) - Support handle locat -
ed at the front of the motor housing.
5. Rear handle (for the right hand) - Support handle locat -
ed towards the rear of the motor housing.
6. Rear hand guard - Extension on the lower part of the
rear handle for protecting the hand from the chain if it
breaks or degrooves.
7. Sprocket cover - Protective cover to the guide bar, saw
chain and sprocket when the chain saw is in use.
8. Chain tension adjuster - Device to adjust chain tension.
9. Chain catcher - A projection designed to reduce the risk
of the operator's right hand from being hit by a chain
which has broken or derailed from the guide bar during
cutting.
10. Guide bar - The part that supports and guides the saw
chain.
11. Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool.
12. Oil tank cap - For closing the oil tank.
13. Cover - The cooling air flow grill.
14. Power indicator LED - Remains illuminated when pow -
er to unit is turned on. Turns off when power to unit is off.
15. Power button - Press once to turn on power to the unit,
power indicator LED illuminates. Press once more to turn
power off to unit, power indicator LED turns off.
16. Type and serial number
17. Trigger switch lockout - Locks trigger switch in the off
position until you have a proper grip with your right hand
around the handle.
18. Trigger switch - Activated by the operator's finger for
turning the motor on.
19. Battery
20. Tools - 13 x 19 mm T-wrench (combination screwdriver
/ spark plug socket) and L-wrench.
21. Operator's manual - Included with unit.
Read before operation and keep for future reference to
learn proper, safe operating techniques.
22. Guide bar cover - Device for covering the guide bar and
saw chain during transport and other times when the
chain saw is not in use.