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Echo CS-300, CS-340, CS-345 Instruction Manual

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MODELS :
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.
X7503203102
CS-300
Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999
CS-340
Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999
CS-345
Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999
WARNING
DANGER
X750003241
04/03

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 CS-345 Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 WARNING 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. X7503203102...

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    3. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; pro- tective gloves; and eye, hearing and head pro- tection devices. Copyright© 2003 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. 2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the en- gine is running.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    18. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 19. Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Stan- dard J335b are Standard on ECHO Chain saws to reduce the possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler.

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    y t i y t i * Technical data subject to change without notice. TECHNICAL DATA c i t . l f . n i . n i i t n i v - e l t n i l i r t .

  • Page 5: Emission Control

    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 6: Nomenclature Of Parts

    NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS CS-300, CS-340 1. Hand guard (Chain brake actuating lever) 2. Throttle control lockout 3. Throttle control trigger 4. Sprocket guard 5. Chain catcher CS-345 6. Air cleaner cover 7. Purge bulb 8. Guide bar 9. Saw chain 10.

  • Page 7: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE The machine may be delivered with guide bar (A), tip guard, and saw chain (B) separated. Install guide bar, tip guard, and saw chain as follows: WARNING Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 8: Fuel Statement

    • 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: SAE NO.

  • Page 9: Operation

    WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD • Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting. • Fill the fuel tank with fuel. • Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. • Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position. •...

  • Page 10: Starting Warm Engine

    STARTING WARM ENGINE • Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. (If fuel tank was emptied during previous operation, refill tank and push purge bulb 10 times.) • Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position. • Pull starter handle. •...

  • Page 11: Cutting Instructions

    Kickback CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS [NOTE] Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one- man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety, so don’t assume the responsibility for a helper as well.

  • Page 12: Felling A Tree

    FELLING A TREE DIRECTION OF FALL 45° Direction of fall 2” First cut Notch Second cut One-third tree diameter LIMBING 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 13 BUCKING Uphill position FINISH CUT FIRST CUT KICKBACK • Improper thrust cutting. • When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. 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.

  • Page 14: Kickback Safety Features

    INFORMATION Kickback Safety Features The following features are recommended for this model as Kickback Safety Features. • Double Guard Low Kick Type Guide Bar or Asymmetrical Low Kick Type Guide Bar Note: Your saw chain can be equipped with either of these bars. Double Guard Bar Reduced nose NOTE...

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE AIR FILTER • Check before every use. • Pull choke (A) all the way out (close position). • Loosen bolt and remove air cleaner (B) cover and filter (C). • Lightly brush dust off filter, and inspect for damage. AUTOMATIC OILER •...

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG • Check periodically • Gap = 0.65mm (.026 in.) • Replace if either electrode is worn, or if the insulator is fouled by oil or other deposits. • Torque = 145 – 155 kg*cm (125 – 135 in. lb.) CAUTION: Do not over-torque.
  • Page 17 If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair. 6. Check HI speed RPM at W.O.T. (Wide Open Throttle).

  • Page 18: Chain And Guide Bar Combinations

    Use of replacement saw chain and/or guide bar other than that specified, or operation without the “tip guard” in place, may cause severe kickback resulting in serious injury. Only use saw chain designated as, “LOW-KICKBACK,” that meets the ANSI B175.1-2000 Standard, and the Echo guide bar specified.
  • Page 19 • Properly filed cutters are shown below. (Top plate angle) (Side plate angle) 30° • When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in oil and wash away filings completely before using. • When chain has been filed on the bar, supply sufficient oil to it, rotate the chain slowly to wash away the filings before using again.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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 21: Storage

    Table 2 Engine overheated Firing function defective Carburetor defective Other troubles Chain does not cut clean Chain stops (Clutch slips) Chain poorly lubricated • Inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw. - Completely clean every part, and repair, if necessary. - Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust.

  • Page 22: Installation

    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 23 NOTES...

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    • Sending a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Instruction Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.

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