Echo CS-600P Instruction Manual

Echo CS-600P Instruction Manual

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Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
ECHO, INCORPORATED
400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
Phone : 847-540-8400

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CHAIN SAW

WARNING
Printed in Japan 1103Bq 2060 ES
CS-600P
X750-012 62 1
X750 326-070 2

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAIN SAW CS-600P WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. ECHO, INCORPORATED X750-012 62 1 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564 X750 326-070 2...
  • Page 2 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    4.Cut at high engine speeds. 5.Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. 6.Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 7.Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. CS-600P...
  • Page 4 SAE Standard J335 are standard on stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from ECHO chain saws to reduce the possibility of forest fires. your body. When carrying a chain saw with the engine running, push the front Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. CAUTION 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-600P...
  • Page 6 PARTS” section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. CS-600P...
  • Page 7: Packing List

    The ECHO product you purchased has been After opening the carton, check for damage. factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain damaged or missing parts. Use the packing list to installation and other assembly may be necessary.
  • Page 8: Nomenclature Of Parts

    2. Don’t let the nose of the guide bar contact any obstruction. * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be 3. Tip contact may suddenly move the guide bar upward and backward, ordered from your ECHO dealer. which may cause serious injury. CS-600P...
  • Page 9 10. Chain tension adjuster - Device to adjust 23. Front handle (for the left hand) - Support chain tension. handle located at the front of the engine housing. 24. Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill. It covers the cylinder, spark plug and silencer. CS-600P...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Correct Use Of Chain Brake

    Reduced radius required safety standard. belongs on top ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. This model needs to use low-kickback chain and bar.
  • Page 12: Preparation For Use

    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. Clutch cover Guide bar adjuster hole Nuts CS-600P...
  • Page 13: Adjusting Chain Tension

    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 (175 to 200 in. lb.). 7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. CS-600P...
  • Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant

    • ECHO premium Power Blend X™ Universal 2- Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 : 1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. • Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older...
  • Page 15: Emission Data

    (This is an example only, information on THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.EPA EXH REGS FOR MODEL YEAR * * * * REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE label varies by engine family). SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. * * * ???? CS-600P...
  • Page 16: Operation

    • 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:...
  • Page 17: When The Engine Is Cold

    • 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 Unlock chain brake towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position) CS-600P...
  • 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 Throttle trigger the engine again.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Felling The Tree

    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-600P...
  • Page 21 • 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-600P...
  • Page 22: Chain Brake Operation

    WARNING Chain brake unlock If the chain does not stop immediately, return When the lever is fully pulled toward the the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for operator, brake is unlocked. repair. NOTE • For practice, while cutting a small tree, push the lever forward to lock the brake.
  • Page 23: Automatic Chain Brake

    Warm weather position Cold weather position cold position. (push; closed) (pull; opend) NOTE For operation at normal temperature, return the Air cleaner cover air shutter to its original place. (5°C, 41°F) It causes over heating of the engine. Air shutter CS-600P...
  • Page 24: Chain And Guide Bar Combination

    CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-600P. Guide Bar Saw chain Length ECHO Part No. Pitch Type Links mm (in.) Double Guard Symmetrical mm (in.) OREGON 406 (16) 16D0PD3860 16D0PS3860 9.53 (3/8) 72LPX,72V 508 (20)
  • Page 25: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many SKILL LEVELS 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 26: Carburetor Adjustment

    When starting, idling adjustment speed carburetor may need to be adjusted by an should be adjusted not to rotate the saw authorized ECHO service dealer. chain. Correct idle speed is adjusted 2800 r/min. Or 1/4 turn CCW from the point the IMPORTANT chain stops moving.
  • 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-600P...
  • Page 28: Guide Bar

    When the screw touches stopper and stops, this position indicates maximum discharge volume. (13 to 14 mL/min at 7000 r/min) - Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the maximum or minimum limit of volume adjustment. CS-600P...
  • Page 29: Setting The Saw Chain

    • For setting saw chain, round file (5.6 mm dia. 7/32 in.) and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, 25° ® use the file holder (Sure Sharp Keep this angle Push file as shown 10° Hold the file tipped 10° upward CS-600P...
  • Page 30 60° NOTE 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) These angles are referred to as Oregon 72LPX or 72V. To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s instruction. Top plate cutting angle Parallel Depth gauge CS-600P...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    • Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replace cranks carburetor at carburetor • Fuel line clogged • Clean • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet •...
  • Page 32: Storage After Use

    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-FC/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 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so you may also have other specific legal rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is given by ECHO Incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
  • Page 35 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.

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