Echo CS-330T Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual

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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly
and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's manual and a
safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
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CS-330T
05/13

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  • Page 1: Chain Saw

    Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publi- cation, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Copyright© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Packing List

    After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
  • Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation

    rULeS For SaFe oPeration 1. Fatigue causes carelessness. Be more cautious before Rotational kickback rest periods and before the end of your shift. 2. Personal protective clothing required by your safety organizations, government regulations, or your em- ployer should be used; otherwise, sung fitting clothing, protective eyewear, safety footwear and hand, leg and hearing protection should be worn.
  • Page 5: Correct Use Of Chain Brake

    • If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, func- ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested tion of the brake may deteriorate. Always keep the to comply with international safety standards as fol- device clean.
  • Page 6 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
  • Page 7: Operator Safety

    If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can occur. in the fingers.The following precautions are strongly ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all recommended because the minimum exposure which times.
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signs

    SYMBOLS AND SIGNS NTERNATIONAL YMBOLS Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Chain oil fill Read and understand Operator's Manual. Wear eyes, ears and head Chain oil pump protection Chain brake operation Chain oiler adjustment Emergency stop Carburetor adjustment - Low speed mixture STOP Choke control “Cold Start”...
  • Page 9: Decals

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. mIssIon &...
  • Page 10: Nomenclature Of Parts

    omenclAtURe oF ARts 1. Chain brake actuating lever/ 5. Air cleaner cover 12. Sprocket guard 9. Fuel tank cap Hand guard 6. Pull starter 13. Catalytic muffler 10. Saw chain 2. Ignition/Choke Lever 7. Front handle 14. Spark Plug 11. Guide bar 3.
  • Page 11: Preparation For Use

    RePARAtIon FoR KiCK gUarD® to Bar inStrUCtionS ® For saws with Kick guard P/n 2894901 and symmetri- cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. ® 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard through front hole (C) in guide bar. ®...
  • Page 12 7. Turn saw over and check brake band (O) for cor- rect position around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not in place around drum, remove clutch cover, make sure brake is released, and reinstall. Danger Never operate saw if chain brake does not function properly, otherwise saw damage and serious personal injury could result.
  • Page 13: Fuel And Lubricant

    FUel stAtement warning Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are not approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
  • Page 14: Chain Lubricant

    Wear eyes, ears and head Chain oil pump FUEL TANK OIL TANK • When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available: protection Use motor oil, etc. • Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE NO. 30 ..in summer...
  • Page 15: Operation

    PeRAtIon warning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a com- plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas.
  • Page 16: Starting Cold Engine

    iMPortant This saw features a combination ignition/choke switch that automatically sets the throttle speed to fast idle for quick starting. Do not squeeze trigger during cold starts until after unit has started, or fast idle and choke set- tings will be released, and engine may not start. Starting CoLD engine warning Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when...
  • Page 17 2. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake. note If engine does not stop, move ignition/choke lever forward to choke position ( ) to stop engine. Return the unit to your au- thorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again.
  • Page 18: Cutting Instructions

    UttIng nstRUctIons GENERAL warning 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.
  • Page 19: Felling A Tree

    FellIng A tRee warning DireCtion A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit oF FaLL - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so first decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree.
  • Page 20 Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical po- sition. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possible injury. Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces.
  • Page 21: Chain And Guide Bar Combinations

    Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. iMPortant If your kick guard is damaged or lost, contact your Echo dealer for a replacement. For the name of the Echo dealer nearest you, Call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246) or on the web at www.echo-usa.com.
  • Page 22: Maintenance And Care

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Echo dealer for repairs.
  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment

    1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine op- eration and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the car- buretor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. iMPortant...
  • Page 24 Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle. If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for adjustment.
  • Page 25: Air Filter

    air FiLter 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3.
  • Page 26: Spark Plug

    gUiDe BarS anD oiL HoLeS • Follow instructions for “Guide Bar and Saw Chain – Install/Re- move”. • Clean after each use Clean the grooves (A) of the guide bar with a small screw- driver. Clean oil holes (B) with a wire. note: Symmetrical shaped Guide Bars should be inverted each time the chain is removed to extend guide bar life.
  • Page 27: Cooling System Cleaning

    CooLing SYSteM CLeaning note See “Guide Bar and Saw Chain-Install/Remove Instructions for sprocket guard removal/replacement instructions. Muffler Side 1. Remove air filter cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket guard. 3. Remove three muffler cover screws and remove muffler cover. 4.
  • Page 28: Exhaust Port Cleaning

    Exhaust Port Cleaning Parts Required: As needed: Muffler Gasket 1. Remove air filter cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Loosen chain tension, release chain brake, and remove two guide bar nuts, clutch cover, guide bar, and chain. 3. Remove muffler cover screws and remove muffler cover. (See “Guide Bar and Saw Chain –...
  • Page 29 7. Install muffler gasket (F), muffler (E), eyeplate (D), washer sets (C), and muffler nuts (B). Tighten nuts to 70 kgf • cm (7 N-m, 60 in • lbf), but do not exceed specifications, otherwise damage to studs may occur. iMPortant Washer sets must be installed with serrated surfaces facing apart, as shown in illustration.
  • Page 30: Sharpening The Chain

    For setting saw chains, round file (4 mm ø: 5/32”) and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder. - Round file and flat file are available from your Echo Dealer. • File cutters as below.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    RoUBlesHootIng i a r i l l r e l i l y i l y r e l f f u r e l h t i r / n t l i f s t r r e l t ' n f f o e r i...
  • Page 32: Storage After Use

    • if this instruction manual or the Safety manual has • Store in a dry area, free from dust. become illegible or is lost, please contact your ecHo dealer, or go to www.echo-usa.com.
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Tank Capacity ....310 ml (10.5 fl oz U.S.) Oil ....................Power Blend X Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil ..............Bar and chain ....ECHO bar and chain oil (or motor oil) ..............Tank Capacity ....290 ml (9.8 fl. oz. U.S.) ..............
  • Page 34: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 35 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 36: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. eCHo, inCorPorateD...

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