Operation; Starting Cold Engine - Echo CS-301 Instruction Manual

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING
Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when
starting the saw.
1. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake
before starting.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Do not over fill.
3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill.
4. Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear
of all obstacles.
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.
8. Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is
heard. (Secure unit on ground with your knee or foot.) (5
- 6 pulls maximum.)
9. Push choke (B) all the way in. (open position)
10. Pull starter handle again.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions.
WHEN ENGINE IS HARD TO START
WARNING
Clutch engages and chain may rotate when engine is started
with throttle control latch engaged. Never use the throttle
control latch for cutting. Use only when starting the engine.
1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.
2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake
before starting.
3. Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear
of all obstacles.
4. Press throttle control lockout down, squeeze throttle
trigger, and push in throttle control latch.
5. Turn switch (A) to "RUN" position (I).
6. Pull starter handle.
7. When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle trigger
to release the latch otherwise damage to clutch may
result.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible
position.
Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the
casing.
O
PERATION
DANGER
DANGER
12
CS-346
A
CS-301
CS-341
B
Securely hold the saw.
A
C