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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™ QUIKVENT SYSTEM QV-670 WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
- Page 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints, •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION The ECHO QuikVent™ System is a chain saw DANGER specially designed for use by trained fire fighters to This system is designed for use with a ventilate, trench and breach burning structures. special bar and chain for fire department This manual provides the information necessary for application. -
Page 4: Safety
This symbol is used on CAUTION signs to attract attention. THIS EXAMPLE OF A DANGER DANGER SIGN CONTAINS THE ECHO This attention symbol and signal word DEFINITION OF THE SIGNAL DANGER indicate an immediates and grave danger or peril, a hazard producing WORD “DANGER”... - Page 5 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...
- Page 6 SAFETY FOLLOW ALL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Follow all maintenance procedures outlined in the maintenance section of this manual to ensure that the saw will operate safely and will start and operate when needed. HANDLE FUEL SAFELY DANGER ALWAYS store gasoline in an approved container.
- Page 7 As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. IMPORTANT: For free copies of the ECHO Chainsaw Safety Manual, contact ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, Ill. 60047-1564...
- Page 8 7. Avoid cutting joists. 8. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. 9. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 10. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by ECHO, Inc.
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Page 9: Description
DESCRIPTION CONTROLS MUFFLER AIR CLEANER COVER SPROCKET GUARD FIREBRAND BAR AND CHAIN TRIGGER LOCKOUT LEVER REAR HANDLE CHOKE KNOB IGNITION SWITCH CHAIN BRAKE, HAND GUARD FRONT HANDLE STARTER GRIP CYLINDER COVER THROTTLE TRIGGER FUEL CAP CHAIN OIL CAP FAN COVER SKID PLATE... -
Page 10: Operation (Pre-Ventilation Procedures)
OPERATION (Pre-Ventilation Procedures) SAFE STARTING TECHNIQUES 1. KNOW HOW TO STOP: Keep hold of the rear handle, but release trigger and flick the switch to “STOP.” 2. Hold the saw down securely on a flat surface with bar and chain in the clear. After setting the controls, hold the top of the front handle with your left hand. - Page 11 OPERATION (Pre-Ventilation Procedures) SAFE OPERATION TIPS (Ventilation Procedures) 1. Follow all fire department procedures on safe ventilation techniques and on avoidance of cutting near gas and electric services. 2. Keep both hands on handles when engine is running. 3. Always operate the saw at full throttle when making a cut.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO 1. Engine fails to start. No fuel in tank. Fill tank. Fuel filter clogged. Replace filter. Fuel line clogged. Clean fuel line. Spark plug shorted or fouled. Install new spark plug. Spark plug broken (cracked Replace spark plug. - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO 4. Engine lacks power. Air cleaner clogged. Clean air cleaner. Carburetor out of adjustment. See “Carburetor Adjustment”. Muffler clogged. Clean carbon from muffler. Clogged exhaust ports. Remove muffler, rotate engine until the piston is at bottom of cylinder. With a wooden scraper or blunt tool, remove all carbon from exhaust ports.
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Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIRED AFTER EVERY PAGE CARE EACH USE NEEDED WEEKLY 60 DAYS ∗ Clean Entire System ∗ Tighten Nuts and Bolts ∗ Clean Air Filter ∗ Inspect Chain ---- ∗ Sharpen Chain ∗ Adjust Chain Tension ∗ Adjust Chain Brake ∗... -
Page 18: Clean Air Filter
CLEANER COVER LATCH SHARPEN CHAIN (As Needed) NOTE 1. Follow instructions included with sharpening kit. Do not sharpen carbide chain with standard 2. Refer to page 19 for ECHO part number. file. NUTS ADJUST CHAIN TENSION (After Each Use) TENSION 1. -
Page 19: Adjust Chain Brake
Chain Slows to a Stop Increase Tension CAUTION Brake Spring Rubs on Decrease Tension If proper brake adjustment cannot be Drum obtained, take your unit to your authorized Chain Stops Brake is Adjusted ECHO servicing dealer before further use of Immediately Properly system. -
Page 20: Refill Fuel Tank
10 % ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15 % MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl either). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. OIL - ECHO brand premium two-stroke 50 : 1 oil is preferred. Mix oil and gasoline/gasohol according FUEL TANK CAP to Instructions on the oil container label. -
Page 21: Mix Fuel
• The QuikVent™ system should be used only with special ECHO detergent bar and chain oil. Refer to page 19 for accessory part number. • When refilling fuel mixture, fill up chain oil at the same time. -
Page 22: Inspect Muffler Assembly
MAINTENANCE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN INSPECT MUFFLER ASSEMBLY (As Needed) 1. Inspect spark arrestor screen for holes or warpage. 2. Inspect muffler body, bolts and screws. MUFFLER 3. Replace damaged parts. DRAIN AND REPLACE FUEL (Every 30 Days) NOTE If the fuel/oil mixture in the fuel tank of the saw has been there for 30 days, it should be dumped and replaced with fresh mixture. -
Page 23: Clean Cylinder Fins
MAINTENANCE CLEAN CYLINDER FINS (As Needed) NOTE Clogged fins will cause poor engine cooling. CYLINDER FINS 1. Check periodically. 2. Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. 3. Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let cooling air pass easily. REWIND STARTER (As Needed) 1. -
Page 24: Adjust Automatic Oiler
2. Add oil : ECHO HIGH DETERGENT OIL. 3. Install oil tank cap. OIL TANK CAP ACCESSORIES • Special ECHO Detergent Bar and Chain Oil Part • Special Chain Maintenance Kit No. 36880 (one gal.) Part No. 999 440 0003 0 Includes: •... -
Page 25: Assembly
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN • Remove the sprocket guard with outer side plate, leaving the inner side plate in position. • Mount the guide bar ensuring that the chain tensioner fits in the hole provided. • Holding the bar in this position, feed the chain around the sprocket and into the guide bar groove. -
Page 26: Specifications
0.6 - 0.7 (0.024 - 0.028 in.) Fuel and Gasoline octane rating Mixture of gasoline (unleaded, 89 octane engine minimum) and 50 : 1 ECHO Power Blend™ two- lubrication stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Fuel/oil mix Use an approved type fuel container. Never mix fuel directly in the saw tank. - Page 27 ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564 Phone : 847-540-8400 X750-002 80 1 X750316-3602 Printed in Japan 0603me 0173 ES...