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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
Printed in Japan
inSTruCTion manuaL
CHain Saw
WARNING
CS-501P
X750 331-150 0
1512k 1096 ES

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  • Page 1 CHain Saw CS-501P WARNING 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 X750 331-150 0 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 © 2015 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-501P...
  • Page 4 SAE Standard J335 are standard to the rear, and the muffler away from on 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 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-501P...
  • 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-501P...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Nomenclature Of Parts

    Note: There may be other replacement components for achieving kickback * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be protection. For details, please refer to the chain and bar combination ordered from your ECHO dealer. sheet shown in the instruction manual. CS-501P...
  • Page 9 10. Clutch cover - Protective cover to the guide housing. bar, saw chain, clutch and sprocket when 24. Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill. the chain saw is in use. It covers the cylinder, spark plug and silencer. CS-501P...

  • 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

    ECHO chain brakes have been designed and Reduced radius belongs on top tested to comply with international safety standards as follows.

  • Page 12: Preparation For Use

    Nuts Clutch cover 5. Install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Guide bar adjuster hole Ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight. CS-501P...
  • Page 13 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-501P...

  • Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant

    ECHO brand premium Power Blend X™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 : 1 ratio for 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. application in all ECHO engines sold in the past Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
  • Page 15 • Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems. • Use ECHO bar and chain oil. • Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. 30 ..in summer SAE No. 10 ..in winter or when cutting...

  • Page 16: Emission Data

    EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EXH/EVP EMISSION label varies by engine family). REGULATIONS FOR MODEL YEAR * * * * REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. * * * ? ? ? ? CS-501P...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Throttle trigger towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position) • Never use throttle latch for cutting. • Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies. Decompression device Starter handle Unlock chain brake CS-501P...
  • Page 18 • 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-501P...
  • Page 19 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 20: 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 21 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-501P...
  • Page 22 • 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-501P...
  • Page 23 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 24 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, 41°F) (snowman mark) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-501P...

  • Page 25: Chain And Guide Bar Combination

    CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-501P. 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 26: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE SKILL LEVELS Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many 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 27 2700 r/min. To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1100 feet ASL the carburetor CAUTION may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. When starting, idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the saw IMPORTANT chain.
  • Page 28 • If the filter is dirty, wash it in gasoline or replace Oil filter • When the inside of the tank gets dirty, rinsing Oil tank cap the tank out with gasoline can clean it. CS-501P...
  • Page 29 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-501P...

  • Page 30: Setting The Saw Chain

    • For setting saw chain, round file 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) diameter and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use Keep this angle ® the file holder (Sure Sharp 30° Push file as shown 10° Hold the file tipped 10° upward CS-501P...
  • Page 31 - 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-501P...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    • Fuel filter 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 Muffler wet with •...

  • Page 33: Storage After Use

    Instruction manual and the Safety manual. • If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has become illegible or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer. IMPORTANT Acids from decaying palm tree sap may corrode crankcase and oil tank housings made of aluminum and magnesium alloys.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 ECHO does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any ECHO product re-built other than by ECHO or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without ECHO’s limited warranty coverage. The ECHO Limited Warranty coverage is extended to the original purchaser only, and is not transferable except for emission related parts.

  • Page 37: Warranty Registration Sheet

    Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It’s FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.

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