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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 Instruction Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X750006814 X7503204904 11/06... -
Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation
The Kick Guard device is not installed on the ® nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or guide bar when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. The Kick Guard can be used in a majority of ®... - Page 3 19. Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Stan- dard J335b are Standard on ECHO Chain 13. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be saws to reduce the possibility of forest fires.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Page Rules for Safe Operation ....................2 Technical Data ......................... 5 Emission Data ......................... 6 Description ........................6 Nomenclature of Parts ...................... 7 Preparation for Use ......................9 Fuel and Lubricant......................10 Operation ........................12 Cutting Instructions ......................14 Maintenance and Care .................... -
Page 5: Technical Data
ECHNICAL n i l c i t i r t . l i , l o y t i ) l i y t i . l f c i t . n i . n i . n i . -
Page 6: Emission Data
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: Nomenclature Of Parts
OMENCLATURE OF ARTS CS-301, CS-341 1. Hand guard 6. Air cleaner cover 13. Pull starter (Chain brake locking lever) 7. Purge bulb 14. Oil tank cap 2. Throttle control lockout 8. Guide bar 15. Throttle control latch 3. Throttle control trigger 9. -
Page 8: Front Handle
CS-346 1. Front handle 2. Hand guard (Chain brake actuating lever) 3. Saw chain 4. Guide bar 10. Throttle control trigger 5. Chain catcher 11. Air cleaner cover 6. Sprocket guard 12. Chain tension adjustment screw 17. Fuel tank cap 7. -
Page 9: Preparation For Use
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: Fuel And Lubricant
WARNING DANGER Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% 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 prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
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: Operation
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 heard. (Secure unit on ground with your knee or foot.) (5 CS-341 - 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: Cutting Instructions
NSTRUCTIONS 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 OF FALL A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - 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 posi- tion. 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 17: 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 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
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation 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 Combinations
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 • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with flat file until flat with top of the gauge tool. - Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge. Depth gauge tool Round...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
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. •... -
Page 25: Storage
Table 2 Improper fuel used ........Use fuel with correct mixing ratio. Never use gasoline of poor quality. Spark plug defective (worn) ......Replace. Engine overheated As cooling fins clogged, air does not pass well ........Clean fins. Excessive deposits in combustion chamber ........ -
Page 26: Correct Use Of Chain Brake
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 with international safety standards as follows. - Page 27 NOTES...
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Page 28: Servicing Information
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.