Operation; 2-Stroke Fuel; Starting And Stopping - Echo CSG-680 Operator's Manual

2-Stroke Fuel

Starting and Stopping

Safe Starting Techniques
Starting Cold Engine
4
Pull Starter Grip
Move Switch to "RUN"
6
To De-latch Throttle, Squeeze
and Release the Trigger
CSG-680

Operation

Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-stroke engine
oil of reputable brand name. Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is
recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10
% of ethyl alcohol.
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/
CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always be wiped up.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.
1. Pour 1/2 of the petrol into a safe container.
2. Add oil to the petrol and mix them.
3. Add remaining petrol and mix again.
4. Install fuel cap and wipe spilled fuel from saw, container and the area.
IMPORTANT
Do not mix fuel in engine fuel tank.
Set saw down on level ground with wheel or saw blade in the clear. Grasp
front handle with left hand, and hold down rear handle with toe of your boot.
Never "drop-start" the saw.
Wheel will rotate when engine is started at latched throttle setting.
Keep cutting wheel in the clear.
IMPORTANT
Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting.
Always clear work area of debris before starting operation.
Always hold the unit firmly.
When pulling starting rope, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rope length.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the housing.
2
1
Pull out Choke
3
Depress and Hold Both
Throttle Trigger and
Lockout Lever, and
Push in Latch Button,
then Release Trigger
WARNING
1. Pull out choke all the way.
2. Move ignition switch to "RUN" position.
3. Depress and hold throttle trigger and lockout
while pushing in latch button to latch throttle for
starting.
4. Crank engine. Pull starter grip briskly, but only
1/2 to 2/3 its full length. Pulling rope to the end
may damage the starter.
5. Push in the choke the first time engine fires, and
crank until engine starts and runs. In cold
weather you should keep the choke out just a
little until the engine gets very warm. But, do not
operate with the choke out.
6. Squeeze and release trigger when engine runs.
You now have trigger control of the throttle
speed.
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