Description - Echo CS-400F Instruction Manual

1. Instruction manual - Included with unit. Read be-
fore operation and keep for future reference to learn
proper, safe operating techniques.
2. Safety manual - Describes operating and safety
instructions for this chain saw.
3. Chain Brake Lever/Front Hand Guard -Locks and
unlocks the chain brake to stop or allow saw chain
rotation. Guard between the front handle and the
saw chain helps protect the hand from injuries if the
hand slips off the handle.
4. Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler
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with catalyst The muffler or catalytic muffler con-
trols exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor
screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from
leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flam-
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mable debris
5. Bar tip guard - Anti-kickback device attached on the
bar nose.
6. Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool.
7. Guide bar - The part that supports and guides the
saw chain.
8. Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the guide
bar mounting point, acting as a pivot when in contact
with a tree or log.
9. 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.
10. Tool-less clutch cover knob - Device for installing
and removing guide bar cover.
11. Chain tension adjuster - Device to adjust chain ten-
sion.
12. Chain Brake/Clutch cover - Protective cover for
the chain brake, guide bar, saw chain, clutch, and
sprocket when the chain saw is in use.
13. Rear hand guard - Extension on the lower part of
the rear handle for protecting the hand from the
chain if it breaks or degrooves.
14. Choke control knob - Device for enriching the fuel/
air mixture in the carburetor to aid cold starting. Also
activates fast idle throttle latch.
CS-400F
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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15. Purge pump - when starting engine, push purge
pump 3 or 4 times.
16. Air cleaner cover - Covers air filter.
17. Cleaner cover knob - Device for installing the air
cleaner cover.
18. Ignition switch - Device for connecting and discon-
necting the ignition system and thus allowing the
engine to be started or stopped.
19. Throttle trigger lockout - A safety lever which must
be depressed before the throttle trigger can be
activated. Prevents accidental operation of the
throttle trigger.
20. Rear handle (for the right hand) - Support handle
located towards the rear of the engine housing.
21. 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.
22. Fuel tank cap - For closing the fuel tank.
23. Starter handle - Pull handle slowly until starter
engages then quickly and firmly. When engine starts,
return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back
or damage to unit will occur.
24. Oil tank cap - For closing the oil tank.
25. Front handle (for the left hand) - Support handle
located at the front of the engine housing.
26. Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill. It covers
the cylinder, spark plug and silencer.
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.