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MODEL :
WARNING
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly
and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's manual and a
safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
CS-400
X7503251605
05/13

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  • Page 1: Chain Saw

    Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Copyright© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. CS-400...

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODEL : CS-341 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. X750009891 X7503206101 11/08...

  • Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation

    The Kick Guard device is not installed on the guide bar ® when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. The Kick Rotational kickback Guard can be used in a majority of cutting operations, ®...

  • Page 5: Correct Use Of Chain Brake

    • If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, func- ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested tion of the brake may deteriorate. Always keep the to comply with international safety standards as fol- device clean.

  • Page 6: Automatic Chain Brake

    Do not allow other persons to be near the chain moving when the throttle control trigger is released. saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down. CS-400...
  • Page 7 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Standard have been specifically trained to do so. 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 8: Operator Safety

    To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. CS-400...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signs

    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-400...

  • Page 10: Decals

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. 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. MISSION &...
  • Page 11 Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODEL : CS-341 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. X750009891 X7503206101 11/08...

  • Page 12: Description Of Parts

    5. Clutch - Turns drive sprocket when engine rpm is 15. Bar tip guard - Anti-kickback device attached on the fast enough to provide the power needed for cutting. bar nose. 16. Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill. It covers the cylinder, spark plug and silencer. CS-400...

  • Page 13: Preparation For Use

    1. Remove air cleaner cover. 2. Remove spark plug lead. 3. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover. 4. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/ saw chain maintenance procedures. CS-400...

  • Page 14: Adjusting Chain Tension

    6. when chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch cover nuts securely - 20 to 23 N·m (200 to 230 kgf·cm). Adjusting screw 7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. NOTE All chains require frequent adjustments. Proper tension Improper tension CS-400...

  • Page 15: Fuel And Lubricant

    FUEL STATEMENT WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 16: Chain Lubricant

    • 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.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALwAyS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. • 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: WARNING SAE No.

  • Page 18: When The Engine Is Warm

    Open choke return engine to idle. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedure. NOTE Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked. Severe brake damage will result. CS-400...

  • Page 19: Checking Chain Tension

    • Chain tension should be checked frequently to stop engine. during work and corrected as necessary. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check • Tension the chain as tight as possible, but so it and repair stop switch before starting the engine again.

  • Page 20: Cutting Instructions

    CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WARNING • Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAw SAFETy MANUAL” includ- ed 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 21: 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-400...
  • Page 22 First cut To cut the trunk, use the bucking and two-cut sequence Board or flat stones shown. The first cut should be no deeper than one-third the trunk diameter. CS-400...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Maintenance And Care

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-yOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Echo dealer for repairs.

  • Page 25: Carburetor Adjustment

    1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to CAUTION be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. when starting, idling adjustment speed should be adjusted to prevent the saw chain from moving.

  • Page 26: Air Filter

    • When the inside of the tank gets dirty, rinsing the hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace tank out with gasoline can clean it. the original equipment supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using an un-certified replacement part. CS-400 CS-400...

  • Page 27: Guide Bar

    • Certain internal combustion engines operated on for- ments is a violation of the law. est, brush, and/or grass-covered areas in the states of washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Minnesota, New Jersey and Maine, are required to be equipped with a spark arrestor. CS-400...

  • Page 28: Automatic Oiler

    7. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 70-95 in • lbf (80-110 kgf • cm). 8. Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead. 9. Replace air filter cover. 10. Start engine, and warm to operating temperature. 11. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to specifica- tions. CS-400...

  • Page 29: Setting The Saw Chain

    • For setting saw chain, round file (4.0 mm dia. 5/32 in.) and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder (Sure Sharp ® 30° Keep this angle Push file as shown 90° Hold the file horizontally CS-400...
  • Page 30 • If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin, for Side plate angle instance, clean it with kerosene and soak in it oil. 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) NOTE These angles are referred to as 91PX. To sharpen other chains, follow chain manufac- Parallel turer’s instructions. Depth gauge CS-400...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    WARNING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. CS-400...

  • Page 32: Storage After Use

    • Store in a dry area, free from dust. Instruction manual and the Safety manual. • If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has become illegible or is lost, see “Additional Or Replacement Manuals” on back page for ordering information. CS-400...

  • Page 33: Technical Data

    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-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 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: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...

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