Checking Chain Tension; Chain Lubrication Test - Echo CS-370 Instruction Manual

Unlock chain brake
Ignition switch
Throttle trigger
RUNNING
• When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes.
• Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting
• Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the
• The chain starts running when the engine reaches 3800 r/
• Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and
• Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily.
• Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is
STOP
STOPPING
• Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch down to

CHECKING CHAIN TENSION

· Chain tension should be checked frequently during work

CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST

Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle
to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of "thrown" oil should be seen on the dry surface.
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RUNNING
WARNING
The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious
WARNING
personal injury may result.
The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
NOTE
If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to
"Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual, or
NOTE
see your dealer.
If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to "Car-
buretor Adjustment" instructions in this manual, or see
• When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes.
your dealer.
• Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting
to cut.
• Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the
engine.
to cut.
• The chain starts running when the engine reaches 3800 r/
min approximately.
engine.
• Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and
bar.
min approximately.
• Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily.
• Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger
bar.
is released.
STOPPING
released.
• Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch down to
"STOP" position.
NOTE
"STOP" position.
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out
fully to stop engine.
NOTE
Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to
check and repair stop switch before starting the engine
stop engine.
again.
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.
CAUTION
and corrected as necessary.
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CAUTION
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle
to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of "thrown" oil should be seen on the dry surface.
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