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Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT (CANADA)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4
CHAIN SAW
WARNING
Printed in Japan 1309/10Dn 0631 ES
CS-500P
X750-018 21 3
X750 331-010 3
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Page 1: Chain Saw
WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT (CANADA) X750-018 21 3 501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4 X750 331-010 3 Printed in Japan 1309/10Dn 0631 ES... -
Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation
10. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. D. When cutting a limb that is under tension Operate the chain saw in well-ventilated is alert for spring-back. areas only. Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved. CS-500P... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The enclosed message provides information CAUTION necessary for the protection of the unit. 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-500P... - Page 4 à chaîne. CAUTION: For safe operation follow all safety precautions and instructions in Operator’s Manual. (Replacement manuals are avail- able from your ECHO dealer.) Hold chain saw fi rmly with both hands. Part Number 890176-39431 CAUTION/ATTENTION...
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Page 5: Packing List
The ECHO product you purchased has been After opening the carton, check for damage. factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw damaged or missing parts. chain installation and other assembly may be Use the packing list to check for missing parts. -
Page 6: Nomenclature Of Parts
GUIDE BAR P/NO. CHAIN P/NO. manuel d’utilisation. (Le manuel d’utilisation GUIDE PIÈCE NO. CHAÎNE PIÈCE NO. est disponibile chez votre agent ECHO.) Tenez 16” 16F0LD3366 20LPX66CQ/20BPX66CQ 43.5 fermement la tronçonneuse des deux mains. 18”... - Page 7 10. Chain catcher - A projection designed to reduce the risk of the operator’s right hand from being hit by a chain which has broken or derailed from the guide bar during cutting. CS-500P...
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Page 8: Operator Safety
If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can numbness in the fi ngers. 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. -
Page 9: Spark Arrestor Muffler
ECHO chain brakes have been designed and Reduced radius belongs on top tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. -
Page 10: Preparation For Use
Ensure chain tension adjuster pin fi ts into the Clutch cover guide bar adjuster hole. Guide bar adjuster hole Nuts 5. Install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Tighten clutch cover nuts fi nger tight. CS-500P... -
Page 11: 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 (200 to 230 kgf·cm). 7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. CS-500P... -
Page 12: Fuel And Lubricant
ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345-FC/FD certifi ed oil, such Fuel Mix Chart 50 : 1 as ECHO premium Power Blend X™, will void the Gasoline two-stroke engine warranty. IMPORTANT •... -
Page 13: Emission Data
(This is an example only, information on THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EXH/EVP EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR MODEL YEAR * * * * REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL label varies by engine family). FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. * * * ? ? ? ? CS-500P... -
Page 14: 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: SAE No. -
Page 15: When The Engine Is Cold
• Choke may be used if necessary, but after fi rst fi ring sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke. Starter handle • After starting the engine, pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately. Unlock chain brake (Chain brake unlocked position) CS-500P... -
Page 16: Checking Chain Tension
NOTICE If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Throttle trigger Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again. CHECKING CHAIN TENSION • Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected as necessary. -
Page 17: 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 18: Felling The Tree
Then remove the saw for the second cut. Insert the saw in the fi rst cut, very carefully so as not to cause kickback. The fi nal cut is made by drawing the saw forward in the cut to reach the hinge. CS-500P... - Page 19 • 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-500P...
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Page 20: 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 Chain brake unlock repair. When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator, brake is unlocked. -
Page 21: Automatic Chain Brake
NOTICE For operation at normal temperature, return the Air shutter air shutter to its original position (with the sun Cold weather position mark facing up). (5°C) (snowman mark) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-500P... -
Page 22: Chain And Guide Bar Combination
CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-500P. Guide bar Saw chain Length mm (in.) ECHO Part No. Pitch mm (in.) ECHO Part No. Links 406 (16) 16F0LD3366 20LPX66CQ, 20BPX66CQ 457 (18) 18F0LD3372 8.26 (0.325) -
Page 23: 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 24: Carburetor Adjustment
To maintain proper engine operation and emission CAUTION compliance above 330 m ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO When starting, idling adjustment speed service dealer. should be adjusted not to rotate the saw chain. -
Page 25: Check Fuel System
• Wash the oil tank and fi lter element with an approved solvent. • If damage or deterioration is noted on the oil suction line, the saw must be removed from service until it can be inspected by a ECHO- trained service technician. CS-500P... -
Page 26: Guide Bar
When the screw touches stopper and stops, Adjusting screw this position indicates maximum discharge volume. (16.5 mL/min at 7000 r/min) - Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the maximum or minimum limit of volume adjustment. CS-500P... -
Page 27: Setting The Saw Chain
3/16 in.) and fl at fi le are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use Keep this angle ® the fi le holder (Sure Sharp 20LPX : 25° 20BPX : 30° Push fi le as shown 10° Hold the fi le tipped 10° upward CS-500P... - Page 28 - If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin, for instance, clean it with kerosene and soak in it oil. NOTICE Parallel These angles are referred to as Oregon 20LPX or 20BPX. To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s Depth gauge instruction. CS-500P...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
• Fuel fi lter clogged • Clean or replace cranks carburetor carburetor • Fuel line clogged • Clean • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffl er wet with •... -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 diffi culty 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 32 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.