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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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
CHAIN SAW
CS-440
WARNING
Printed in Japan 0608PFsb 0806 ES
X750-005 74 5
X750 319-480 5
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
CS-440 WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. ECHO, INCORPORATED X750-005 74 5 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564 X750 319-480 5 Phone : 847-540-8400... - 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 © 2003 All Rights Reserved.
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Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
3.Make sure that the area in which you the guide bar when you purchase your are cutting is free from obstructions. ECHO chain saw. Do not let the nose of the guide bar ® The Kick Guard... - Page 4 SAE Standard J 335 are standard on to the rear, and the muffler away from ECHO chain saws to reduce the your body. possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a 10.Do not operate a chain saw that is...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ................1 SYMBOLS AND SIGNS ................... 3 PACKING LIST ......................5 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS ................. 6 OPERATOR SAFETY ....................8 CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE ................ 9 PREPARATION FOR USE ..................10 FUEL AND LUBRICANT ..................12 OPERATION ...................... - 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-440...
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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
El freno de la cadena debe ser bloqueado antes de remover o de instalar la cubierta del embrague. La instalación incorrecta de la cubierta ordered from your ECHO dealer. puede dar lugar a lesión seria y causar daño severo a la sierra. - Page 9 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 1. Instruction manual - Included with unit. 11. Bar tip guard - Anti-kickback device attached Read before operation and keep for future on the bar nose. reference to learn proper, safe operating 12. Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool. techniques.
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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. : ANSI Standard B175.1 - 2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS... -
Page 12: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ® KICK GUARD TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches. Bolt (A) For saws with Kick Guard ®... -
Page 13: Adjusting Chain Tension
5. Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward clutch Guide bar studs to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing foward. Guide bar 6. Slide bar forward and ensure tensioner pin fits adjuster hole Clutch into lower adjustment hole. -
Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant
Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 : 1 ratio for standards. Engine problems due to inadequate application in all ECHO engines sold in the past lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. -
Page 15: 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 16: Make Sure The Bar And Chain Are Free From Any Obstruction When Starting The Chain Saw
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO Chain brake START CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. Ignition switch • Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. •... -
Page 17: Checking Chain Tension
“STOP” position. STOP 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 Ignition switch the engine again. Throttle trigger CHECKING CHAIN TENSION •... -
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: Felling The Tree
FELLING THE TREE A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, or 3 m (10 feet) another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want Retreat Direction of fall it, so first decide where that is! - Page 20 LIMBING Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never stand on the tree that you are limbing. When limbing, caution is the word. Be careful of the tip touching other limbs. Always use both hands. Don’t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body.
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Page 21: Chain Brake Operation
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 repair. Chain brake function When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake NOTE instantly stops the chain. -
Page 22: Automatic Chain Brake
AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE END OF THE GUIDE BAR may be placed at the height of about 35 cm. Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 23: Chain And Guide Bar Combination
CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-440. Guide Bar Saw chain Length ECHO Part No. Pitch Type Links mm (in.) Double Guard mm (in.) (OREGON) 406 (16) 16A0AD3366 8.26 (0.325) 33SL @ 457 (18) 18A0AD3372 8.26 (0.325) -
Page 24: 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 25: Carburetor Adjustment
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” (High Speed) and “L” (Low Speed) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. -
Page 26: Fuel Tank Cap
AIR FILTER • Check before every use. Screws Cylinder cover • Loosen three screws and remove air cleaner cover and filter. Spark plug • Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed air, or replace the air filter. • Reinstall air filter and cover. CHECK FUEL SYSTEM Air cleaner Cylinder fin... -
Page 27: Automatic Oiler
GUIDE BAR Groove • Clean before using. Oil hole - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. • Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar. Replace either or both if worn. -
Page 28: Setting The Saw Chain
SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Drive link Top plate Tie strap Side plate Guard link Depth guage Right hand cutter Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times. •... - Page 29 One fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide Depth gauge tool bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. Remove until flat with tool - Be sure to round off the front edge of the...
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Page 30: 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 31: Storage After Use
Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend™ two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE.