Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Don’t let go. The Kick Guard device is not installed on ® 3. Make sure that the area in which you are the guide bar when you purchase your ECHO cutting is free from obstructions. chain saw. The Kick Guard ®...
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SAE Standard J335 are standard your body. on ECHO chain saws to reduce the 10. Do not operate a chain saw that is possibility of forest fires. damaged, improperly adjusted, or not Do not operate the chain saw with a completely and securely assembled.
CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ....................... SYMBOLS AND SIGNS ........................EMISSION DATA ..........................PACKING LIST ............................ NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS ......................OPERATOR SAFETY ......................... CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE ....................10 PREPARATION FOR USE ........................11 FUEL AND LUBRICANT ........................13 OPERATION ............................
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If a decal can- not be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. CS-450...
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the Instruction manual - Included with unit. Read guide bar mounting point, acting as a pivot when before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. in contact with a tree or log.
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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. VIBRATION AND COLD •...
Zone fices, 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. Rotational kickback : ANSI Standard B175.1 - 2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws Canada : CSA Standard Z 62.1 CHAIN SAWS...
PREPARATION FOR USE WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious warning personal injury may result. Using improper replacement components or remov- ing safety devices may result in serious or fatal nOTE injury. The machine may be delivered with guide bar, tip guard, and saw chain separated.
Guide bar studs 6. Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward Clutch clutch to make saw chain installation easier. In- stall chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. Guide bar adjuster 7. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch hole Hole cover over the guide bar studs.
Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
• 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.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Purge pump...
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. Chain brake • Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. • Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill. •...
NOTE If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Throttle trigger Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again. CHECKING CHAIN TENSION • Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected as necessary.
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.
FELLING THE TREE 3 m (10 feet) warning Retreat Direction of fall A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may 45° hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you 45°...
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LIMBING Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never stand on the tree that you are limbing. When limbing, caution is the word. Be careful of the tip touching other limbs. Always use both hands. Don’t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body.
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 instantly stops the chain.
AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE End of the guide bar may be placed at the Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will height of about 50 cm (20 in.). trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps: 1.
Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. iMPOrTanT If your kick guard is damaged or lost, contact your Echo dealer for a replacement. For the name of the Echo dealer nearest you, Call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246) or on the web at www.echo-usa.com.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance.
Accelerate engine to full throttle to check for authorized ECHO service dealer. smooth transition from idle to high speed. If engine hesitates turn “L” needle CCW 1/8 turn IMPORTANT and repeat acceleration.
AIR FILTER Cleaner cover knob Air cleaner cover • Check before every use. Spark plug • Loosen cleaner cover knob and remove air cleaner cover and filter. • Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed Air filter cover air, or replace the air filter. •...
GUIDE BAR • Clean before using. - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small Groove screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. Oil hole Clutch • Reverse guide bar periodically. (Sprocket) • Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar.
EXHaUST POrT CLEaning Parts Required: As needed: Muffler gasket 1. Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove guide bar and saw chain. See "Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installation/Removal." 3. Remove muffler support bracket (A). 4. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (B) and muffler gasket (C ).
SETTING SAW CHAIN 20BPX, 95VP : 30° Proper filing tools for setting saw chain are avail- able from your Echo dealer. Keep this angle • For setting saw chain, round file (33SL : 4.5 mm dia. or 20BPX, 95VP : 3/16 in.) and flat file are used.
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One fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Depth gauge tool Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. Remove until flat with tool - Be sure to round off the front edge of the...
Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch Fuel Mixture ratio 50 : 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X™, ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738), JASO M345-FD two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Gasoline Use 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10 % ethyl alcohol or 15 % MTBE.
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
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89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, inCOrPOraTED...
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