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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT (CANADA)
501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4

CHAIN SAW

CS-370
WARNING
Printed in Japan 0608B 0861 ES
X750-008 75 1
X750 325-020 1

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  • Page 1: Rules For Safe Operation

    Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X750-008 75 1 ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT (CANADA) X750 325-020 1 501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4 Printed in Japan 0608B 0861 ES...
  • Page 2 Operate the chain saw in well-ventilated chain and be whipped toward you. areas only. D. When cutting a limb that is under tension is alert for spring-back. Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved. CS-370...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. CS-370...

  • Page 4: Caution

    (Le manuel d’utilisation 14” 14A0CD3752 OREGON 91P/91VG 22.3 16” 16A0CD3757 OREGON 91P/91VG 20.1 est disponibile chez votre agent ECHO.) Tenez 18” 18A0CD3762 OREGON 91P/91VG 22.5 fermement la tronçonneuse des deux mains. CKA means Computed Kickback Angle. CKA Signifie angle de rebondissement calculé.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    The ECHO product you purchased has been After opening the carton, check for damage. factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain damaged or missing parts. Use the packing list to installation and other assembly may be necessary.

  • Page 6: Nomenclature Of Parts

    Pour un travail en sécurité, respectez toutes les règles de sécurité et les indications du manuel d’utilisation. (Le manuel d’utilisation est disponibile chez votre agent ECHO.) Tenez fermement la tronçonneuse des deux mains. Part Number X505-000460 POUR ÉVITER LES REBONDISSEMENTS 1.
  • Page 7 12. Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the guide bar mounting point, acting as a pivot when in contact with a tree or log. 13. Guide bar - The part that supports and guides the saw chain. CS-370...

  • Page 8: Operator Safety

    If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can numbness in the fingers. occur. The following precautions are strongly ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection recommended because the minimum exposure at all times. which might trigger the ailment is unknown. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING •...

  • Page 9: Correct Use Of Chain Brake

    Reduced radius required safety standard. belongs on top ECHO chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows. Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1, Standard Z 62.3 CHAIN SAWS : ANSI Standard B175.1-2000...

  • Page 10: Preparation For Use

    1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 24) Clutch cover 2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover. Two nuts 3. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/ saw chain maintenance procedures. CS-370...

  • Page 11: Warning

    Proper tension Improper tension 6. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch cover nuts securely - 20 to 23 N·m (200 to 230 kgf·cm). 7. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. CS-370...

  • Page 12: Fuel And Lubricant

    Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 : 1 ratio for Power Blend™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these application in all ECHO engines sold in the past standards. Engine problems due to inadequate regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.

  • Page 13: Operation

    • 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. • Use bar and chain oil of the following grades:...

  • Page 14: Caution

    • Choke may be used if necessary, but be sure to push it back on first firing sound. Unlock chain brake • After starting the engine, pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position) CS-370...
  • Page 15 STOP NOTE If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again. Throttle trigger CHECKING CHAIN TENSION •...

  • Page 16: Cutting Instruction

    CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL CAUTION • Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. • Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.

  • Page 17: Felling The Tree

    Then remove the saw for the second cut. Insert the saw in the first cut, very carefully so as not to cause kickback. The final cut is made by drawing the saw forward in the cut to reach the hinge. CS-370...

  • Page 18: Danger

    • The chain saw industry and government agencies have attempted to prescribe various safety devices, but the best protection is to avoid kickback. • Comply with the safety precautions as listed in this Manual and Safety Manual. CS-370...

  • Page 19: Warning

    When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttle trigger. WARNING If the chain does not stop immediately, return the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair. Chain brake function When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake NOTE instantly stops the chain.

  • Page 20: Automatic Chain Brake

    • Remove air cleaner cover. Remove plug from Cold weather warm weather position, and install into cold “storage” position weather “storage” position. Warm weather position NOTE For operation at normal temperature return the plug to its original place. (5°C) It causes over heating of the engine. CS-370...

  • Page 21: Chain And Guide Bar Combination

    CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended to the model CS-370. Guide Bar Saw chain Length ECHO Part No. Pitch Type Links mm (in.) Double Guard mm (in.) (OREGON) 356 (14) 14A0CD3752 9.53 (3/8) 91P, 91VG @ 406 (16) 16A0CD3757 9.53 (3/8)

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many SKILL LEVELS hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that with unit.
  • Page 23 Correct idle speed is adjusted 2,400 to 2,900 r/min. Or 1/4 turn CCW from the point the chain stops moving. When you experience trouble with the carburetor, contact your dealer. CS-370...

  • Page 24: Danger

    • Pull it out through oil filling hole with a piece of steel wire or the like. • If the filter is dirty, wash it in gasoline or replace • When the inside of the tank gets dirty, rinsing the tank out with gasoline can clean it. CS-370...
  • Page 25 When the screw touches stopper and stops, this position indicates maximum discharge volume. (13 to 14 mL/min at 7,000 r/min) - Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the maximum or minimum limit of volume adjustment. CS-370...

  • Page 26: Setting The Saw Chain

    • For setting saw chain, round file (4.0 mm dia. 5/32 in.) and flat file are used. • To keep correct position and correct angle, 30° use the file holder (Sure Sharp ® Keep this angle Push file as shown 90° Hold the file horizontally CS-370...
  • Page 27 91P :50° 91VG:60° 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) NOTE These angles are referred to as Oregon 91P or 91VG. To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s instruction. Parallel Top plate cutting angle Depth gauge CS-370...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    • Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replace cranks carburetor at carburetor • Fuel line clogged • Clean • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet •...

  • Page 29: Storage After Use

    Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend™ two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE.
  • Page 30 10002001/10999999...

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