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

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    X7503203103 x750003242 06/05 chain saw instruction manual models : cs-300 cs-340 cs-345 warning danger 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..

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    2 r ules for s afe o peration b. Other safety precautions 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystand- ers, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. 2. Do not operate a chai...

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    3 c ontents page rules for safe operation .................................................................................................. 2 technical data ................................................................................................................. 4 emission data ...............

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    4 t echnical d ata * technical data subject to change without notice. L e d o m 0 0 3 - s c 0 4 3 - s c 5 4 3 - s c n o i s n e m i d h x w x l m m 0 2 2 x 5 3 2 x 0 6 2 5 4 2 x 5 3 2 x 0 8 3 h c n i 7 . 8 x 2 . 9 x 2 . 0 1 6 . 9 x 2 . 9 x 0 . 5 1 t h g i e w y r d , d a e h r e w o p g k ) b l 1 . ...

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    5 d escription the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of d...

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    6 1. Hand guard (chain brake actuating lever) 2. Throttle control lockout 3. Throttle control trigger 4. Sprocket guard 5. Chain catcher 6. Air cleaner cover 7. Purge bulb 8. Guide bar 9. Saw chain 10. Front handle 11. On / off switch 12. Rear hand guard 13. Fuel tank cap 14. Pull starter 15. Oil ta...

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    7 h g i j p reparation for u se kick guard ® to bar instructions for saws with kick guard ® p/n 2894901 and symmetri- cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. 1. Install bolt (a) in rear hole (b) of kick guard ® and through front hole (c) in guide bar. 2. Important: dimple in kick guard ® (d) m...

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    8 l 50 oil gaso- line f uel and l ubricant fuel statement gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is no...

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    9 fuel tank oil tank tank indication ) . S . U ( ) c i r t e m ( s a g l i o s a g l i o .L a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 1 . 5 8 . 2 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 fuel mix chart 50:1 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add ...

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    10 cs-345 cs-300 cs-340 a a b c securely hold the saw. O peration when the engine is cold warning danger make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting the saw. • move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting. • fill the fuel tank with fuel. • fill the c...

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    11 cs-345 cs-300 cs-340 a a cs-345 cs-300 cs-340 a a 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 (i). • pull starter handle. • choke ma...

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    12 kickback c utting i nstructions general warning danger read the echo “chain saw safety manual” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc- tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious or fatal injuries. In all circumstances the operation of the chain s...

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    13 2” 45° 2” felling a tree direction of fall direction of fall hinge felling cut first cut notch second cut one-third tree diameter limbing warning danger 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 ...

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    14 bucking uphill position finish cut first cut board or flat stones 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 position. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possible...

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    15 i nformation kickback safety features the following features are standard 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. Reduced nose radius note use echo re...

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    16 m aintenance and c are 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. A b c d e f g h j automatic oiler • the discharge volume of the au...

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    17 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.) important do not over-torque. Cooling system cleaning • remove spark plug lead. • remove two (2) ...

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    18 b a 1. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operat- ing temperature. 2. Stop engine. Remove grommet cover (a) over “h” and “l” limiter needles. 3. Start engine and turn the high-speed needle rich (ccw) until the engine runs between 10,000 and 12,000 rpm. Then turn the low-speed needl...

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    19 1/5 warning danger 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 ech...

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    20 30° 85° 60° 91 0.64 mm (0.025”) parallel number indicates chain type number indicates chain type 91s (sprocket) (drive link) • properly filed cutters are shown below. (top plate angle) (side plate angle) (top plate cutting angle) (depth gauge) • when setting of the chain is finished, soak it in o...

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    21 fuel is not reaching carburetor fuel is not reaching cylinder engine does not start (or, is difficult to start) engine cranks there is fuel in the tank fuel is reaching carburetor fuel is reaching cylinder there is spark at high tension cord end there is spark at plug starting procedures correct ...

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    22 improper fuel used ........................................ Use fuel with correct mixing ratio. Never use gasoline of poor quality. Spark plug defective (worn) ........................... Replace. Ouput (engine speed) insufficient engine keeps running, but chain does not cut clean output (engine ...

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    23 c orrect u se of c hain b rake the installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation. You should inquire through local government offices, your employer or your local dealer to ensure that your chain saw conforms to the requi...

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    Consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower tm parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized ...