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SAFETY
THIS EXAMPLE OF A NOTE SIGN
CONTAINS THE ECHO
DEFINITION OF THE SIGNAL
WORD “NOTE”
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
ECHO CHAINSAW SAFETY
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS
SAW
FOLLOW FIRE DEPARTMENT
REGULATIONS
The Safety Manual included with your QuikVent™
system and this Instruction Manual, covers
terminology, safety features, practices and forces
at work during cutting.
1. This manual covers operation and maintenance
of the system only.
2. Follow Fire Department regulations on moving
the system from the ground to the cutting site,
ventilation techniques, etc.
FOLLOW IFSTA PRACTICES
Follow safe and effective practices developed by
The International Fire Service Training Association
(lFSTA) for transport, venting and all other fire
fighting techniques.
NOTE
Signs headed NOTE concern things other
than safety messages, such as potential
damage to equipment or information of
special importance.
FOLLOW SAFETY DECALS
Locate the safety decals on your QuikVent™
system. Make sure the decals are legible and that
you understand them and follow them.
Part Number 890191-32632
W A R N I N G ! ! !
This system is capable of severe kickback that could result in serious
injury. Read and follow all safety precautions in the instruction and
safety manuals. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious
personal injury.
For Quickvent System: This system is designed for use with a special
bar and chain for fire department applications. The QV bar and chain
should not be used for conventional wood cutting applications. Do not
operate the system unless you have specialized training in its use for
dangerous and hazardous operations. Full fire department turnouts are
required when using this system.
For Chain Saw (Woodcutting): Do not operate this chain saw unless you
have extra ordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized
training for dealing with kickback. ECHO chain saw with significantly
reduced kickback potential are available.
TO AVOID KICKBACK
1) Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands,
2) Tip contact is required (for QuickVent applications only) to complete
boring operations. Be aware that kockback could occur.
Part Number 890191-32632
