Echo CS-530 Instruction Manual

Echo CS-530 Instruction Manual

Echo chain saw instruction manual

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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

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CHAIN SAW

WARNING
Printed in Japan 0804E 0365 ES
CS-530
X750-011 30 1
X750 319-710 1

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING CHAIN SAW CS-530 X750-011 30 1...
  • 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 © 2007 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: 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 4 18.When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 19.Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Standard J335 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury. CS-530...
  • 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. CHAIN* LINKS...
  • Page 7: Packing List

    Limited warranty Warranty registration statement PACKING LIST After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the packing list to check for missing parts. Safety manual card 13 x 19 mm T-wrench,...
  • Page 8: Nomenclature Of Parts

    WARNING!! Read and follow all safety precaution in the instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury. * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. CS-530 890191-30131 X524-002000 X503-009050...
  • Page 9 23. Ignition switch - Device for connecting and disconnecting the ignition system and thus allowing the engine to be started or stopped. CS-530...
  • Page 10: Operator Safety

    “Z 87” stamped on them. • Wear hearing protection. If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can occur. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all times. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING • Snug fitting durable clothing should be worn. Pants should have long legs, DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.
  • Page 11: Spark Arrestor Muffler

    Reduced radius required safety standard. belongs on top ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. : ANSI Standard B175.1 - 2000 Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS ANSI Standard B175.
  • Page 12: Guide Bar/Saw Chain Installation/Removal

    (Front hand guard) Brake connector Clutch cover Two nuts Two bolts 5 × 12 mm Spiked bumper CS-530 PREPARATION FOR USE Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. KICK GUARD INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Chain Tension

    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. WARNING CS-530...
  • Page 14: Fuel And Lubricant

    • ECHO premium Power Blend X™ 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. • Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older...
  • Page 15: Handling Fuel

    STORAGE - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. CS-530...
  • Page 16: Chain Lubricant

    • Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems. • Use ECHO bar and chain oil. • When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available: Use motor oil, etc. • Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No.
  • Page 17 • Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle. • Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke. • After starting the engine, pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position) CS-530...
  • Page 18: Checking Chain Tension

    STOP NOTE If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. 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 19: Cutting Instruction

    CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL • 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 20: Felling The Tree

    5 cm (2 in.) First cut Notch Second cut One-third tree diameter CS-530 FELLING THE TREE A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want...
  • Page 21 • 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-530...
  • Page 22: Chain Brake Operation

    Immediately release the throttle trigger. WARNING If the chain does not stop immediately, return the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair. NOTE • For practice, while cutting a small tree, push the lever forward to lock the brake.
  • Page 23: Automatic Chain Brake

    • Remove air cleaner cover. Remove plug from warm weather position, and install into cold weather “storage” position. NOTE For operation at normal temperature return the plug to its original place. (5°C, 41°F) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-530...
  • Page 24: Chain And Guide Bar Combination

    CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-530. Guide Bar Length mm (in) 406 (16) 406 (16) 457 (18) @ 457 (18) 508 (20) @ Standard configuration CS-530 ECHO Part No. Double Guard 16F0AD3366 8.26 (0.325) 16F0MD3366 8.26 (0.325)
  • Page 25: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance.
  • Page 26: Carburetor Adjustment

    Idle adjusting screw Low speed needle (L) High speed needle (H) CS-530 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “H” (High Speed) and “L”...
  • Page 27: Check Fuel System

    • If the filter is dirty, wash it in gasoline or replace • When the inside of the tank gets dirty, rinsing the tank out with gasoline can clean it. (130 to 145 in. lb.). CS-530...
  • Page 28: Cylinder Fins

    Clutch (Sprocket) Worn : 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) Screen cover Spark arrestor screen Decrease Adjusting screw CS-530 GUIDE BAR Groove • Clean before using. Oil hole - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire.
  • Page 29: Setting The Saw Chain

    • For setting saw chain, round file (33SL : 4.0 mm dia. 5/32 in. or 95VP : 4.8 mm dia. 3/16 in.) and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder (Sure Sharp 10° Top plate Side plate Depth guage ® CS-530...
  • Page 30 Top plate filing angle 60° Top plate cutting angle Depth gauge CS-530 • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Remedy • Clean or replace • Clean • Ask your ECHO dealer • Ask your ECHO dealer • Open choke • Clean/replace air filter • Adjust carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer •...
  • Page 32: Storage After Use

    Flywheel magneto: CDI system NGK BPM8Y Recoil starter Automatic centrifugal clutch 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X™, ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738), JASO M345-FC/FD two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Use 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE.

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