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Page 1: Chain Saw
OPERATOR’S MANUAL READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. © 2003 CHAIN SAW CS-1201 WARNING ENGLISH DANGER 898 615-6073 2 X750 313-050 2 Printed in Japan 0512A 1099 ES... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual shows rules of safe operation, proper use, servicing, and maintenance of your ECHO chain saw. Follow these instructions in order to maintain a good operating condition and a long service life. Misuse of the chain saw can cause serious bodily injury. -
Page 3: Personal Equipment
If conditions warrant that a ventilated face shield be worn, goggles must be worn underneath it. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all times. If not followed, hearing loss can occur. -
Page 4: Starting Engine
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator (this is called a linear kickback). CS-1201 Guide bar cover TRANSPORTATION When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar cover. -
Page 5: Repetitive Stress Injuries
Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration. Accordingly, your ECHO chain saw has shock mounts designed to reduce the intensity of vibration received through the handles. Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. -
Page 6: Machine Conditions
Never let children operate the saw. Use your saw only to cut wood or wood products. Do not cut solid metal, sheet metal, plastics or any non- wood materials. CS-1201 SERVICES All chain saw service operations, other than items listed in the operator’s manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent service personnel. -
Page 7: Parts Identification
F o l l o w A l l S a f e t y P r e c a u t i o n s In Operator’s Manual. * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. CS-1201... -
Page 8: Assembly
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 ( 2 % ) for ISO-L- EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil and 25 : 1 ( 4 % ) for JASO FA or FB grade oil. -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob all the way out to stop engine. Check and repair ignition switch before starting the engine again. Throttle latch Choke control knob Ignition switch Throttle trigger Ignition switch Throttle trigger STOP CS-1201... -
Page 10: Cutting Instruction
Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small logs or limbs. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the responses of the saw. CS-1201 CHECKING CHAIN TENSION Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected if necessary. -
Page 11: Felling A Tree
(when room) Backcut Leave 1/10 of diameter Hinge Figure C Draw-across method Felling cuts Wedges Retreat 45° Not this way Side view 1/10 of diameter Notch 1/3 of diameter Top view Notch cuts FALL 90° Top view Notching cuts CS-1201... - Page 12 Support logs if possible. When cutting on a slope or hillside, always stand uphill. CAUTION Stay on the uphill side of logs. CS-1201 Do not cut above chest height Know how limb is stressed Leave supporting limbs till last Slide support logs under trunk...
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Page 13: Tension And Compression In Timber
NEVER USE THROTTLE LATCH FOR CUTTING JOBS. “Hinge” Opened Closed “Hinge” Heavy stress 1/3 Dia. To avoid sprit Weakening cut to finish Overbuck DOWNs Wedge Make angled cut when one section may settle against the other “Hinge” Unsupported end Underbuck CS-1201... -
Page 14: Your Echo Dealer
WARNING DANGER BEFORE USE MONTHLY Remedy Clean or replace Clean Ask your ECHO dealer Ask your ECHO dealer Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburettor Ask your ECHO dealer Turn switch on Ask your ECHO dealer Adjust 0.6 to 0.7 mm... -
Page 15: Service
T:Idle speed adjuster If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. CARBURETTOR Do not adjust the carburettor unless necessary. To adjust the carburettor proceed as follows: - Low speed mixture adjuster (L): 1¼ to 1¾ turns open - High speed mixture adjuster (H): 1½... - Page 16 Replace either or both if worn. NOTE When replacing guide bar or saw chain, ask your ECHO dealer. INCREASE AUTOMATIC OILER The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 10 mL/min approximately at 7,000 r/min, prior to shipment from factory.
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Page 17: Saw Chain Maintenance
(C). By using the correct file size (5.6 mm Round file) and a file holder, it is easier to receive a good result. Consult your ECHO dealer for correct sharpening tools and sizes. SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE SHARPENING THE CHAIN. -
Page 18: Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)
If this operator’s manual has become illegible through impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer. When renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it, always include this operator’s manual, which provides explanation and instructions. -
Page 19: Specifications
50 : 1 ( 2 % ) for ISO-L-EGD Standard ( ISO/CD 13738 ), JASO FC grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil and 25 : 1 ( 4 % ) for JASO FA or FB grade oil. - Page 20 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8711, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145.
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