Operation - Echo CS-400 - 04-09 Instruction Manual

Cap indication
WARNING
Fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from
illustrations.
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. Breathing CO can cause uncon-
sciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is
directed away from your face and body.
Fuel tank cap
WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped
with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for
laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
Choke control knob
Choke control knob
Starter handle
Unlock chain brake
CS-400
CS-400

OPERATION

Oil tank cap
OPERATION
Chain brake
Chain brake
Ignition switch
Start / Run
Purge pump
Purge pump
Choke
Choke
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces friction between the chain and the guide
bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life.
• Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this
purpose.
• Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various
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. 30 ....... in summer
SAE No. 10 ....... in winter or when cutting
resinous trees.
• When refueling, also refill chain oil.
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
• After choke control knob is pulled and then
CAUTION
knob is returned to original position,
throttle remains a little open (latch
Make sure the bar and chain are free from any
condition).
obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• If engine is started in this latch condition,
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain
chain starts to turn. Do not start engine
brake before starting.
before chain brake is activated.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of
fuel tank.
• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill.
• After starting the engine, squeeze throttle
• Move ignition switch to "RUN" position.
trigger slightly to release throttle latch and
• Push purge pump 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible in
pull front hand guard towards the operator
purge pump.
immediately.
• Pull choke control knob all the way out. (Choke posi-
(Chain brake unlocked position)
tion)
• Never use throttle latch for cutting.
• Use the chain brake only in starting or in
NOTE
emergencies.
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum pos-
sible position.
Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the
casing.
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WARNING
CAUTION