Preparation For Use - Echo CS-3000 Type 1E, CS-3400 Type 1E, CS-3450 Type 1E Operator's Manual

Guide bar
Saw chain
Chain tensioner
Direction to tension
the chain
Tensioner adjusting screw
UP
Sprocket guard

PREPARATION FOR USE

The machine is delivered with guide bar and saw chain
separated. Install guide bar and chain as follows.
Holes GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN
• Unscrew two nuts and remove sprocket guard.
• Mount bar and slide toward sprocket to make saw chain
• Install chain as shown with cutters facing forward.
Guide
• Ensure that tensioner fits into bar hole.
bar
• Install sprocket guard tighten nuts finger tight.
ADJUSTMENT, CHAIN TENSION
• Turn the adjuster screw clockwise until the chain
• Hold the bar nose up and tighten the chain until there is
• Tighten both nuts with the bar nose held up to eliminate
• Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the
• Start the engine and run at low speed. Stop and readjust
1. All adjustments should be made cold.
2. Always wear gloves when working on chain.
3. Do not operate with a loose chain.
5
installation easier.
touches the bottom of the bar.
no clearance between the bar and chain tie straps.
clearance.
adjustment if you feel tight spots.
if necessary.
CAUTION