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Related Manuals for Echo CS-305, CS-306
Summary of Contents for Echo CS-305, CS-306
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Page 1: Chain Saw
Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODELS : WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruction Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7503205500 CS-305 CS-306 DANGER X750008780... -
Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation
® The Kick Guard device is not installed on the guide bar when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. The Kick Guard ® can be used in a majority of cutting operations, and is especially recommended for beginners, homeowners, or chain saw novices. - Page 3 18. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 19. Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Stan- dard J335b are Standard on ECHO Chain saws to reduce the possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Page Rules for Safe Operation ... 2 Technical Data ... 5 Emission Data ... 6 Description ... 6 Nomenclature of Parts ... 7 Preparation for Use ... 8 Fuel and Lubricant... 9 Operation ... 11 Cutting Instructions ... 13 Maintenance and Care ... -
Page 5: Technical Data
o i t y t i y t i o i t o i t r u t e l t r u t * Technical data subject to change without notice. ECHNICAL - r i o i t ) b l r t s i l y i . -
Page 6: Emission Data
After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. -
Page 7: Nomenclature Of Parts
* If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. 7. Muffler 8. Rear hand guard 9. Throttle control lockout 10. Throttle control trigger 11. -
Page 8: Preparation For Use
7. Turn saw over and check brake band for correct position around clutch drum. If brake band is not in place around drum, remove clutch cover, make sure brake is released, and reinstall. DANGER Never operate saw if chain brake does not function properly, otherwise saw damage and serious personal injury could result. -
Page 9: Fuel And Lubricant
UEL AND UBRICANT Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FC... -
Page 10: Chain Lubricant
IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel WARNING Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. -
Page 11: Operation
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD WARNING Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting the saw. 1. Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting. 2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Do not over fill. 3. -
Page 12: Starting Warm Engine
2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain. NOTE If engine does not stop, pull choke out fully to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again. DANGER... -
Page 13: Cutting Instructions
Kickback UTTING NSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc- tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious or fatal injuries. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one- man job. -
Page 14: Felling A Tree
FELLING A TREE DIRECTION OF FALL 45° Direction of fall 2” First cut Notch Second cut One-third tree diameter LIMBING WARNING A falling tree can cause serious injury or damage any- thing it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. - Page 15 Uphill position BUCKING FINISH CUT FIRST CUT KICKBACK • Improper thrust cutting. • When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical posi- tion. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possible injury.
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Page 16: Maintenance And Care
ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Echo dealer for repairs. -
Page 17: Air Filter
AIR FILTER 1. Close choke (A) (Cold Start Position [ dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover (B). Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. -
Page 18: Guide Bar And Oil Holes
Worn : 0.5 mm GUIDE BAR AND OIL HOLES • Follow instructions for “Guide Bar and Saw Chain – Install/Remove • Clean after each use Clean the grooves (H) of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. Clean oil holes (I) with a wire. •... -
Page 19: Cooling System Cleaning
3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recom- mends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. -
Page 20: Carburetor Adjustment
If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for adjustment. 6. Install grommet cover (A) over “H” and “L” limiter needles. -
Page 21: Chain And Guide Bar Combinations
Use of replacement saw chain and/or guide bar other than that specified, or operation without the “tip guard” in place, may cause severe kickback resulting in serious injury. Only use saw chain designated as, “LOW-KICKBACK,” that meets the ANSI B175.1-2000 Standard, and the Echo guide bar specified. -
Page 22: Setting The Saw Chain
For setting saw chains, round file 4.5 mm (11/64”) and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder. - Round file and flat file are available from your Echo Dealer. • File cutters as below. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Poor performance of the engine and/or cutting mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following these instructions. Poor performance can easily be corrected even by a beginner. When the engine does not function properly check the following three (3) points first. •... -
Page 24: Storage
Table 2 Engine overheated Firing function defective Carburetor defective Other troubles Chain does not cut clean Chain stops (Clutch slips) Chain poorly lubricated Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. -
Page 26: Correct Use Of Chain Brake
You should inquire through local government offices, your employer or your local dealer to ensure that your chain saw conforms to the required safety standard. Echo chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. - Page 27 NOTES...
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Page 28: Servicing Information
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.