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Echo CS-355T-14 Operator's Manual

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This chain saw is designed especially for tree service by a trained
operator.
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
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING
CHAIN SAW
CS-355T
X750 332-350 3
1710MJ 0723 ES
       1808XM 0777 ES

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  • Page 1 This chain saw is designed especially for tree service by a trained operator. 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 332-350 3 Phone : 847-540-8400 1710MJ 0723 ES Printed in Japan        1808XM 0777 ES...
  • 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 © 2017 All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    The Kick Guard device is not installed on the guide bar when you purchase your 3. Make sure that the area in which you ECHO chain saw. are cutting is free from obstructions. The Kick Guard can be used in a...
  • 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

    CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ................SYMBOLS AND SIGNS ................... PACKING LIST ......................NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS ................OPERATOR SAFETY ....................CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE ................ PREPARATION FOR USE ..................10 FUEL AND LUBRICANT ..................12 EMISSION DATA ..................... 14 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-355T...

  • 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

    NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS X505-002310 X505-009430 Part Number X505-002310 Part Number X505-009430 * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. CS-355T...
  • Page 9 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 1. Operator's manual - Included with unit. 13. Fuel tank cap - For closing the fuel tank. Read before operation and keep for future 14. Oil tank cap - For closing the oil tank. reference to learn proper, safe operating 15.

  • 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

    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 3/8 in. or 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches. For saws with Kick Guard P/N 2894902 and Symmetrical Low-Kick type guide bars.
  • Page 13 4. Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward Clutch Guide bar studs clutch to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. 5. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch Guide bar cover over the guide bar studs.

  • Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant

    IMPORTANT Echo brand 2-stroke oils meet these standards. • Echo brand 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD the past regardless of ratio specified in those 13738) and J.A.S.O.
  • 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 DATA EMISSION CONTROL PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) (EXHAUST and EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and/ The 300 hours emission compliance period is or C.A.R.B. TIER III the time span selected by the manufacturer The emission control system for the engine is EM/ certifying the engine emissions output meets TWC (Engine Modification and 3-way Catalyst) applicable emissions regulations, provided that...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION Chain brake WARNING • After choke control lever is moved to “Cold Start” position and then returned to “Warm Start” position, throttle remains a little open (latch condition). • If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn. Do not start engine before chain brake is activated.
  • Page 18 WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD Chain brake CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. • Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. • Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Cold Start Warm Start It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder...
  • Page 19 If engine does not stop, move the control lever to “Cold Start” position 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 •...

  • 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 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 it, so first decide where that is! Direction of fall...
  • Page 22 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.
  • 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 AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE End of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 55 cm (22 in.). 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 25: Chain And Guide Bar Combination

    CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-355T. Guide bar Saw chain Length mm (in.) ECHO Part No. Pitch mm (in.) ECHO Part No. Links 12A0ES3745 91PXL45CQ 305 (12) 12A0ED3745 91PX45CQ 14A0ES3752 91PXL52CQ 356 (14) 9.53 (3/8)

  • 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 If a tachometer is available idle speed should be To maintain proper engine operation and emission set to 2800 r/min. compliance above 1100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO CAUTION service dealer. When starting, idling adjustment speed...
  • Page 28 AIR FILTER Air filter • Check before every use. • Close choke ( ). • Turn cleaner cover knob counterclockwise by Air cleaner cover 90° and remove air cleaner cover and air filter. • Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed air, or replace the air filter.
  • Page 29 GUIDE BAR • Clean before using. Groove - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. Oil hole - Clean oil holes with a wire. Clutch • Reverse guide bar periodically. (Sprocket) • Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar.

  • Page 30: Setting The Saw Chain

    SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Drive link Top plate Side plate Guard link Depth gauge Tie strap Right hand cutter Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times. •...
  • Page 31 One fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Depth gauge tool 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...

  • 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

    • Store in a dry area, free from dust. • For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual and the Safety Manual. • If this Operator's Manual or the Safety Manual has become illegible or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer. CS-355T...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X™ or ECHO Red Armor™, 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 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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