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Page 1: Chain Saw
WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. echo PoWeR eQUIPMeNT (cANADA) 501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4 X750 331-050 3 Printed in Japan 1512Gkd 0740 ES... -
Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation
10. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. D. When cutting a limb that is under tension Operate the chain saw in well-ventilated is alert for spring-back. areas only. Copyright © 2014 All Rights Reserved. CS-490... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The enclosed message provides information CAUTION necessary for the protection of the unit. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. CS-490... -
Page 4: Caution
39.6 CAUTION: For safe operation follow all safety precautions and instructions in Operator’s Manual. (Replacement manuals are available from your ECHO dealer.) Hold chain saw firmly with both hands. Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS”... -
Page 5: Packing List
The ECHO product you purchased has been After opening the carton, check for damage. factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw damaged or missing parts. chain installation and other assembly may be Use the packing list to check for missing parts. -
Page 6: Nomenclature Of Parts
CAUTION: For safe operation follow all safety precautions and instructions in Operator’s Manual. (Replacement * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be manuals are available from your ECHO dealer.) Hold chain saw firmly with both hands. ordered from your ECHO dealer. - Page 7 10. Chain tension adjuster - Device to adjust chain tension. 11. 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. CS-490...
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Page 8: Operator Safety
If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can numbness in the fingers. occur. The following precautions are strongly ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection recommended because the minimum exposure at all times. which might trigger the ailment is unknown. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING •... -
Page 9: Correct Use Of Chain Brake
ECHO chain brakes have been designed and Reduced radius belongs on top tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. -
Page 10: Preparation For Use
Clutch cover Guide bar adjuster hole Nuts 5. Install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight. CS-490... - Page 11 5. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots. 6. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch cover nuts securely - 20 to 23 N·m (200 to 230 kgf·cm). 7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. CS-490...
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Page 12: Fuel And Lubricant
ECHO brand premium Power Blend X™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 : 1 ratio for 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. application in all ECHO engines sold in the past Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. -
Page 13: Danger
• Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems. • Use ECHO bar and chain oil. • Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. 30 ..in summer SAE No. 10 ..in winter or when cutting... -
Page 14: Emission Data
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EXH/EVP EMISSION label varies by engine family). REGULATIONS FOR MODEL YEAR * * * * REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. * * * ? ? ? ? CS-490... -
Page 15: Operation
Throttle trigger towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position) • Never use throttle latch for cutting. • Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies. Starter handle Unlock chain brake CS-490... -
Page 16: Caution
• Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke. Starter handle • After starting the engine, pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately. Unlock chain brake (Chain brake unlocked position) CS-490... - Page 17 NOTICE If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Throttle trigger Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again. CHECKING CHAIN TENSION • Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected as necessary.
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Page 18: Cutting Instruction
CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL CAUTION • Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. • Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises. - Page 19 Then remove the saw for the second cut. Insert the saw in the first cut, very carefully so as not to cause kickback. The final cut is made by drawing the saw forward in the cut to reach the hinge. CS-490...
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Page 20: Danger
• The chain saw industry and government agencies have attempted to prescribe various safety devices, but the best protection is to avoid kickback. • Comply with the safety precautions as listed in this Manual and Safety Manual. CS-490... -
Page 21: Warning
When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttle trigger. WARNING If the chain does not stop immediately, return the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for Chain brake unlock repair. When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator, brake is unlocked. - Page 22 NOTICE For operation at normal temperature, return the Air shutter air shutter to its original position (with the sun Cold weather position mark facing up). (5°C) (snowman mark) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-490...
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Page 23: Chain And Guide Bar Combination
CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model cS-490. Guide bar Saw chain Length mm (in.) ECHO Part No. Pitch mm (in.) ECHO Part No. Links 406 (16) 16F0AD3366 20BPX66CQ 457 (18) 18F0AD3372 8.26 (0.325) 20BPX72CQ... -
Page 24: Maintenance And Care
MAINTENANCE AND CARE SKILL LEVELS Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that with unit. -
Page 25: Carburetor Adjustment
To maintain proper engine operation and emission CAUTION compliance above 330 m ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO When starting, idling adjustment speed service dealer. should be adjusted not to rotate the saw chain. -
Page 26: Danger
• Wash the oil tank and filter element with an approved solvent. • If damage or deterioration is noted on the oil suction line, the saw must be removed from service until it can be inspected by a ECHO- trained service technician. CS-490... -
Page 27: Guide Bar
When the screw touches stopper and stops, Adjusting screw this position indicates maximum discharge volume. (16.5 mL/min at 7000 r/min) - Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the maximum or minimum limit of volume adjustment. CS-490... -
Page 28: Setting The Saw Chain
• For setting saw chain, round file 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) diameter and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use Keep this angle ® the file holder (Sure Sharp 30° Push file as shown 10° Hold the file tipped 10° upward CS-490... - Page 29 - If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin, for instance, clean it with kerosene and soak in it oil. NOTICE Parallel These angles are referred to as Oregon 20BPX. To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s instruction. Depth gauge CS-490...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
• Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replace cranks carburetor carburetor • Fuel line clogged • Clean • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet with •... -
Page 31: Storage After Use
Instruction manual and the Safety manual. • If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has become illegible or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer. IMPORTANT Acids from decaying palm tree sap may corrode crankcase and oil tank housings made of aluminum and magnesium alloys. -
Page 32: Technical Data
Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X™, ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345-FD two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Gasoline Use 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE. -
Page 33: 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 34 ECHO does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any ECHO product re-built other than by ECHO or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without ECHO’s limited warranty coverage. The ECHO Limited Warranty coverage is extended to the original purchaser only, and is not transferable except for emission related parts.
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Page 35: Warranty Registration Sheet
Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It’s FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.