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Chain Saw
Instruction Manual
MODEL :
WARNING
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an
operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X7503207801
CS-303T
X750022241
06/13
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Page 1: Chain Saw
WARNING Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Copyright© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. -
Page 3: Packing List
ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. -
Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation
® when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. the kick guard can be used in a majority of cutting operations, and is ® Rotational kickback especially recommended for beginners, homeowners, or chain saw novices. -
Page 5: Correct Use Of Chain Brake
• if the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, func- ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested tion of the brake may deteriorate. always keep the to comply with international safety standards as fol- device clean. -
Page 6: Other Safety Precautions
Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Standard muffler away from your body. J335 are standard on ECHO chain saws to reduce Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, the possibility of forest fires. -
Page 7: Operator Safety
ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. -
Page 8: Symbols And Signs
SYMBOLS AND SIGNS Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application WARNING!! Choke control “Cold Start” Read and follow all safety position (choke closed) precaution in the instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury. Wear eyes, ears and head Oil and gasoline mixture protection Tip contact may cause the... -
Page 9: Decals
REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN be read, a new one can be ordered note:there may be other replacement from your ECHO dealer. components for achieving kickback GUIDE BAR CHAIN protection. For details, please PART NO. -
Page 10: Nomenclature Of Parts
OmenClaTuRe Of aRTs 1. Chain brake locking lever/ 11. On / Off switch Hand guard 12. Fuel tank cap 2. throttle control lockout 13. Pull starter 3. throttle trigger 14. Oil tank cap 4. sprocket guard 15. throttle lock button 5. -
Page 11: Preparation For Use
RePaRaTiOn fOR ® kiCk guaRD TO baR insTRuCTiOns WARNING ® For saws with Kick Guard P/N 2894901 and symmetri- saw Chain is sharp! always wear gloves when cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ®... -
Page 12: Fuel And Lubricant
WARNING alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 13: 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 14: Operation
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- information, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. sciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS blow exhaust away from your face and body. - Page 15 wHen engine is HaRD TO sTaRT WARNING Clutch engages and chain may rotate when engine is started with throttle lock button engaged. Do not start engine before chain brake is locked. 1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. 2.
- Page 16 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.
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Page 17: Cutting Instructions
WARNING 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 18: Felling A Tree
FELLING A TREE WARNING 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 19 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.
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Page 20: Chain And Guide Bar Combinations
Only use saw chain designated as, “LOW-kiCkBaCk,” that meets the ansi B175.1 standard and/or Csa Z62.3 requirements when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 C.i.D., and the Echo guide bar specified. -
Page 21: Maintenance And Care
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 22: Carburetor Adjustment
1,100 feet above sea level (asL) (96.0 kPa). to maintain proper engine operation and emission compli- ance above 1,100 feet asL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. IMPORTANT if the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100... -
Page 23: 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 24: Spark Plug
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 • a damaged sprocket (C) will cause premature damage Worn : 0.5 mm or wear of saw chain. -
Page 25: Cooling System Cleaning
COOling sysTem Cleaning • Remove spark plug lead. • Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover. • Remove four (4) recoil starter housing screws and starter housing. • Use a stiff bristle cleaning brush (do not use a metal brush) to remove dirt from cylinder fins in muffler and ignition coil areas. -
Page 26: Exhaust Port Cleaning
muffleR sPaRk aRResTOR IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Remove spark arrestor screen cover, gaskets, and screen from muffler body. 3. - Page 27 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. to sharpen other type chain, follow chain manufacturer’s instructions •...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
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Page 29: Storage After Use
Safety manual. oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. • If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has • Store in a dry area, free from dust. become illegible or is lost, please contact your ECHO... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Capacity ....25 L (8.5 fl oz U.S.) Oil ....................Power Blend X Premium Universal 2-stroke Oil ..............Bar and chain ....ECHO bar and chain oil (or motor oil) ..............tank Capacity ....0.15 L (5.1 fl. oz. U.S.) .............. -
Page 31: Warranty Statements
Should a product diffi culty 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 32 This limited warranty is given by ECHO incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, iL 60047.
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Page 36: Servicing Information
Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed DEALER? Call by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of 1-800-432-ECHO the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on 1-800-432-3246 our Web Site.
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