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MODELS :
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruc-
tion Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and
safe operation.
X7503202807
CS-301
CS-341
CS-346
WARNING
DANGER
X750001597
11/06

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  • Page 1: Chain Saw

    Instruction Manual MODELS : CS-301 CS-341 CS-346 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruc- tion Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X750001597 X7503202807 11/06...
  • Page 2 The Kick Guard device is not installed on the ® ting is free from obstructions. Do not let the guide bar when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. The Kick Guard can be used in a majority ® nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,...
  • Page 3 19. Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE 13. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be Standard J335b are Standard on ECHO alert for spring back so that you will not be Chain saws to reduce the possibility of for- struck when the tension in the wood fibers is est fires.
  • Page 4 ontents Page ONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation ....................2 Page Technical Data ........................5 Rules for Safe Operation ....................2 Emission Data ........................6 Technical Data ......................... 5 Description........................6 Emission Data ......................... 6 Nomenclature of Parts ......................7 Description ........................6 Preparation for Use ......................9 Nomenclature of Parts ......................
  • Page 5 eChniCal i r t . l i ) l i . l f i t n i v - t y l l f f * Technical data subject to change without notice.

  • Page 6: Emission Control

    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: Guide Bar

    11. On / Off switch 18. Lanyard ring 12. Fuel tank cap 19. Spark Plug CS-301 P/N X524000313 CS-341 P/N X524000333 Chain brake must be unlocked before removing or installing clutch cover. Improper cover installation can result in serious injury and cause severe damage to saw.

  • Page 8: Rear Handle

    CS-346 P/N 89016006361 P/N 89011439134 WARNING ! ! Read and follow all safety precautions in the 1. Front handle Instruction manual. Failure to follow instruc-tions 11. Air cleaner cover could result in serious personal injury. 2. Hand guard 12. Chain tension adjustment screw CHAIN SAW 87G1 (Chain brake actuating lever) IN ACCORDANCE WITH...
  • Page 9 RepaRation foR ® kiCk GuaRD to baR instRuCtions ® For saws with Kick Guard P/N 2894901 and symmetri- cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. ® 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard through front hole (C) in guide bar. ®...
  • Page 10 Echo brand premium Power Blend Universal 2-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 certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend , will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, re- gardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)

  • Page 11: Chain Lubricant

    • 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. FUEL TANK OIL TANK •...

  • Page 12: Starting Cold Engine

    5. Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position (I). 6. Pull choke (B) all the way out (closed position). 7. Push purge bulb (C) 10 times. CS-301 8. Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is CS-341 heard. (Secure unit on ground with your knee or foot.) (5 - 6 pulls maximum.)

  • Page 13: Starting Warm Engine

    2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake. 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. CS-301...
  • Page 14 GENERAL WARNING DANGER 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 15: Felling A Tree

    FELLING A TREE WARNING DANGER DIRECTION A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit OF FALL - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so first decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree.
  • Page 16 Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical po- sition. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possible injury. Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces.

  • Page 17: Skill Levels

    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 18: Air Filter

    aiR filteR 1. Close choke (A) (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents 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 19: Guide Bar And Oil Holes

    GuiDe baR anD oil holes • Clean after each use Clean the grooves (G) of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. Clean oil holes (H) with a wire. • Reverse guide bar periodically. spRoCket Worn : 0.5 mm • A damaged sprocket (J) will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain.

  • Page 20: Cooling System Cleaning

    3 months or 90 hours of opera- tion in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service.

  • Page 21: Carburetor Adjustment

    If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return Engines that have been adjusted to operate at high the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for adjustment. altitudes must be readjusted to operate properly at altitudes below 2000 feet.
  • Page 22 Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. IMPORTANT If your kick guard is damaged or lost, contact your Echo dealer for a replacement. For the name of the Echo dealer nearest you, Call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246) or on the web at www.echo-usa. com.

  • Page 23: Setting The Saw Chain

    For setting saw chains, round file (4 mm: 5/32”) 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 24 RoubleshootinG 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. • Is the engine compression adequate? • Is fuel system in good condition and is enough fuel being supplied? • Is electrical system in good condition and is spark plug operating normally?
  • Page 25 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 Cylinder chromium plating peeled ....Replace cylinder with international safety standards as follows.

  • Page 26: Testing The Brake

    INSTALLATION • Echo recommends that the chain brake should be serviced TESTING THE BRAKE by an authorized Echo servicing dealer. • Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm. • Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the en- gine to a fast idle.
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  • Page 28: Echo Consumer Product Support

    The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assurance that authorized warranty work will be done. It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you. aDDitional oR ReplaCement manuals Safety Manuals in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at www. echo-usa.com. Instruction and Parts Manuals are available by: • Downloading free from www.echo-usa.com • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.

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