Echo CS-355T Instruction Manual page 12

1. instruction manual - Included with unit. Read be-
fore operation and keep for future reference to learn
proper, safe operating techniques.
2. Safety manual - Describe operating and safety
instructions for this chain saw.
3. Chain Brake lever/Front hand guard - Guard
between the front handle and the saw chain for pro-
tecting the hand from injuries and aiding in control
of the chain saw if the hand slips off the handle.
4. rear handle (for the right hand) - Support handle
located on the top of the engine housing.
5. Muffler cover - Cover the muffler to protect opera-
tor from hot surface of muffler.
6. Chain Brake/Clutch cover - Protective cover for
the chain brake, guide bar, saw chain, clutch, and
sprocket when the chain saw is in use.
7. Chain tension adjuster - Device to adjust chain
tension.
8. Chain catcher - A projection designed to reduce the
risk of the operator's right hand from being hit by a
chain which has broken or derailed from the guide
bar during cutting.
9. Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the guide
bar mounting point, acting as a pivot when in con-
tact with a tree or log.
10. guide bar - The part that supports and guides the
saw chain.
11. Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool.
12. Bar tip guard - Anti-kickback device attached on
the bar nose.
13. Fuel tank cap - For closing the fuel tank.
14. Oil tank cap - For closing the oil tank.
15. Starter handle - Pull handle slowly until starter en-
gages then quickly and firmly. When engine starts,
return handle slowly. Do not let handle snap back or
damage to unit will occur.
CS-355T
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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16. Cleaner cover knob - Device for installing the air
cleaner cover.
17. air cleaner cover - Covers air cleaner.
18 Purge pump - When starting engine, push purge
pump 3 or 4 times.
19. Throttle trigger - Device activated by the opera-
tor's finger, for controlling the engine speed. Also
releases fast idle throttle latch when squeezed and
released immediately after starting engine.
20. Throttle trigger lockout - A safety lever which
must be depressed before the throttle trigger can
be activated. Prevents accidental operation of
the throttle trigger.
21. Control lever - Device for connecting and discon-
necting the ignition system and allowing the en-
gine to be started or stopped. Lever also activates
choke.
22. Front handle (for the left hand) - Support handle
located at the front of the engine housing.
23. Safety Lanyard - If working off the ground the op-
erator must be trained in safe climbing techniques
and use of all recommended safety equipment.
CHain Saw TErMS
1. Fast idle - Throttle setting that causes engine to
operate at a faster speed for easier starting.
2. Throttle Latch - Device that sets idle speed to fast
idle when choke control is operated.
3. Chain Brake - Stops the saw chain.
4. Drive Sprocket - Drives saw chain.
5. Clutch - Turns drive sprocket when engine rpm is
fast enough to provide the power needed for cutting.