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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 1012G 1422 ES
CS-550P
X750-015 42 0
X750 328-000 0
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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-550P X750-015 42 0... - 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 © 2010 All Rights Reserved.
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Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
4.Cut at high engine speeds. 5.Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. 6.Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 7.Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. CS-550P... - 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.
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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-550P... - Page 6 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 oil fill Chain oiler adjustment Decompression device...
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Page 7: Packing List
Instruction manual Warranty registration card 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 13 x 19 mmT-wrench,... -
Page 8: Nomenclature Of Parts
3. Tip contact may suddenly move the guide bar upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. CS-550P * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. X524-003550 890191-30131... - Page 9 23. Front handle (for the left hand) - Support handle located at the front of the engine housing. 24. Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill. It covers the cylinder, spark plug and silencer. CS-550P...
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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: Correct Use Of Chain Brake
Reduced radius required safety standard. belongs on top ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. This model needs to use low-kickback chain and bar. -
Page 12: Preparation For Use
Unlock chain brake Clutch cover Clutch Clutch cover Guide bar adjuster hole Nuts CS-550P PREPARATION FOR USE Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25) 2. -
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. CS-550P... -
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: Emission Data
E M I S S I O N C O N T R O L I N F O R M A T I O N ENGINE FAMILY: #EHXS.0545SA DISPLACEMENT: 54.1 cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.EPA EXH REGS FOR MODEL YEAR * * * * REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. * * * ???? CS-550P... -
Page 16: Operation
• 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: Fuel tank cap SAE No. -
Page 17: When The Engine Is Cold
• 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) CAUTION CAUTION CS-550P... -
Page 18: Checking Chain Tension
“STOP” position. 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 Throttle trigger the engine again. -
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-550P 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-550P...
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Page 22: Chain Brake Operation
When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttle trigger. 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
Use the air shutter to prevent carburetor trouble in winter. • Remove air cleaner cover. Pull the air shutter to cold position. (pull; opend) NOTE For operation at normal temperature, return the air shutter to its original place. (5°C, 41°F) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-550P... -
Page 24: Chain And Guide Bar Combination
16F0LD3859 18F0LD3372 457 (18) 18F0LD3864 20F0LD3378 508 (20) 20F0PD3870 Before using the 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch bar and chain, ask your authorized ECHO dealer to change the rim sprocket. CS-550P Saw chain Pitch mm (in) 8.26 (0.325) 20LPX66CQ, 20BPX66CQ 9.53 (3/8) -
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
(96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be... -
Page 27: Air Filter
• 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-550P... -
Page 28: Guide Bar
Exhaust guide Screen cover Spark arrestor screen Muffler Increase Decrease Adjusting screw CS-550P GUIDE BAR • Clean before using. - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small Groove screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. Oil hole •... -
Page 29: Setting The Saw Chain
4.8 mm dia. 3/16 in. or 72LPX, 72LGX: 5.6 mm dia. 7/32 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-550P... - Page 30 Top plate filing angle 60° Top plate cutting angle Depth gauge CS-550P • 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.
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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 BPMR8Y Recoil starter Automatic centrifugal clutch 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X™, ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and 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. -
Page 33: Warranty Statements
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 34 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so you may also have other specific legal rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is given by ECHO Incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
- Page 35 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer.