Operation - Echo CS-400 Instruction Manual

CAP INDICATION
Fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following
illustrations.
FUEL TANK CAP
Choke control knob
Starter handle
Unlock chain brake
OIL TANK CAP

OPERATION

Chain brake
Ignition switch
START/RUN
CHOKE
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces friction between the chain and the guide
bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life.
• Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this
purpose.
• 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. 30 ....... in summer
SAE No. 10 ....... in winter or when cutting
• When refueling, also refill chain oil.
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain
brake before starting.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder
level of fuel tank.
• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
Do not over fill.
• Move ignition switch to "RUN" position.
• Pull choke control knob all the way out. (Choke
position)
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull
starter handle several times until first firing
sound.
• Push choke control knob all the way in.
• Pull starter handle to start the engine.
• After starting the engine, pull front hand guard
towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake
unlocked position)
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CAUTION
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