Echo CS-310 Instruction Manual
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Page 1: Chain Saw
Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODEL : WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruc- tion Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7503270002 CS-310 X750011672 04/10... -
Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation
As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. CS-310 1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. - Page 3 18. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 19. Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Standard J335 are standard on ECHO chain saws to reduce the possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler.
- Page 4 Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage, especially if the unit is dropped. If damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using. CS-310...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. CS-310... - Page 6 CLATURE OF PARTS” section will help you locate them. 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. LINKS...
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Page 7: Emission Data
Maintenance Section of this manual. The ECHO product you purchased has been fac- tory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain installation and other assembly may be necessary. -
Page 8: Nomenclature Of Parts
Part Number 89019130131 TO AVOID KICKBACK 1. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands. 2. Don’t let the nose of the guide bar contact any obstruction. 3. Tip contact may suddenly move the guide bar upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Part Number X503-009360 CS-310 WARNING!! Read and follow all safety precaution in the instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury. Part Number X524-002190 REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN GUIDE BAR* CHAIN* PART NO. TYPE LINKS 12” 12A0CD3745 OREGON 91VG / 91P 45 14”... - Page 9 15. Starter handle - Pull handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly. When en- gine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur. 16. Fuel tank cap - For closing the fuel tank. 17. Ignition switch - Device for connecting and dis- connecting the ignition system and thus allow- ing the engine to be started or stopped. 18. Throttle trigger - Device activated by the opera- tor’s finger, for controlling the engine speed. 19. Rear handle (for the right hand) - Support handle located towards the rear of the engine housing. 20. Throttle trigger lockout - A safety lever which must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated in order to prevent the accidental operation of the throttle trigger. 21. Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill. It covers the cylinder, air filtter, spark plug and silencer. CS-310...
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Page 10: Operator Safety
“Z 87” stamped on them. • Wear hearing protection. If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can occur. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all times. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING • Snug fitting durable clothing should be worn. -
Page 11: Correct Use Of Chain Brake
Reduced ECHO chain brakes have been designed and radius tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. : ANSI Standard B175.1 - 2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS... -
Page 12: Preparation For Use
Dimple (D) Kick Guard ® Recess (E) Nut (F) Clutch cover CS-310 PREPARATION FOR USE Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE The machine may be delivered with guide bar, tip guard, and saw chain separated. -
Page 13: Adjusting Chain Tension
6. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch cover nuts securely - 20 to 23 N·m (175 to 200 in. lb.). 7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. NOTE All chains require frequent adjustments. CS-310... -
Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant
Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD Standards must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X tion caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X , will void the two-stroke engine warranty. -
Page 15: Chain Lubricant
• Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid vari- ous oiler problems. • Use ECHO bar and chain oil. • When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available: Use motor oil, etc. • Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. -
Page 16: Operation
Choke control knob Choke Starter handle CS-310 OPERATION Chain brake • After c hoke c ontrol k nob i s p ulled a nd t hen k nob is returned to original position, throttle remains slightly open (latch condition). -
Page 17: When The Engine Is Cold
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle. • Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start proce- dure. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CS-310... -
Page 18: Checking Chain Tension
“STOP” position. NOTE If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again. CHECKING CHAIN TENSION •... -
Page 19: Cutting Instruction
NOTE Some material may adversely affect the housings of your ECHO chain saw. Kickback (Example: Palm Tree Acid, fertilizer, etc.) To avoid hous- ing deterioration, carefully remove all packed saw dust around clutch and guide bar area and wash with water. -
Page 20: Felling The Tree
5 cm (2 in.) First cut Notch Second cut One-third tree diameter CS-310 FELLING THE TREE Retreat A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may 45° hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. - Page 21 The chain saw industry and government agen- cies 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. CS-310...
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Page 22: Chain Brake Operation
Chain brake unlock When the lever is fully pulled, toward the operator, brake is unlocked. CS-310 CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION • Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut. • If the brake is tripped by kickback reaction, the chain will stop immediately. -
Page 23: Automatic Chain Brake
Remove plug from warm weather Cylinder position, and install into cold weather “storage” cover position. NOTE For operation at normal temperature return the plug to its original place. (5°C, 41°F) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-310... -
Page 24: Chain And Guide Bar Combination
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 25: Maintenance And Care
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. -
Page 26: Carburetor Adjustment
1100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be readjusted when operating the engine below 1100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. CS-310 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “H”... -
Page 27: Air Filter
• Pull it out through oil filling hole with a piece of steel wire or the like. • If the filter is dirty, wash it in gasoline or replace • When the inside of the tank gets dirty, rinsing the tank out with gasoline can clean it. CS-310... -
Page 28: Guide Bar
Sprocket Worn : 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) CS-310 GUIDE BAR • Clean before using. - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small Groove screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. • Reverse guide bar periodically. Oil hole •... -
Page 29: Exhaust Port Cleaning
6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 60-80 in • lbf (70-90 kgf • cm). 7. Attach spark plug lead. 8. Replace air filter cover. 9. Start engine, and warm to operating temperature. 10. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to specifica- tions. CS-310... -
Page 30: Setting The Saw Chain
Right hand cutter Sharpen lower edge Keep this angle Push file as shown 90° Hold the file horizontally CS-310 Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Guard link Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times. - Page 31 - If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin, for instance, clean it with kerosene and soak in it oil. 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) NOTE These angles are referred to as Oregon 91P or 91VG. To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s instruction. Parallel CS-310...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
' n e r i t l i f t l i f y l r i l o CS-310 TROUBLESHOOTING i a r i l l i l y f f u r e l... -
Page 33: Storage After Use
Flywheel magneto: CDI system NGK BPM8Y Recoil starter Automatic centrifugal clutch 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X™, ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345-FC/FD two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Use 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE. -
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 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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Page 40: Servicing Information
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. EChO, INCORPORATED...