Echo CS-3000 TYPE 1E - SERIAL NUMBER 2994 - 4033 Operator's Manual - Preparation For Use
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PREPARATION FOR USE
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The machine is delivered with guide bar (A) and saw
chain (B) separated. Install guide bar and saw chain as
follows:
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN
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Follow the instructions enclosed with tip guard to
install guard to guide bar.
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Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket
guard (C).
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Mount guide bar (A) on studs, and slide toward
sprocket to make saw chain installation easier.
•
Install saw chain (B) as shown, with cutters facing
forward.
NOTE
Chain brake must be in fully released position to
install sprocket guard to saw.
•
Install sprocket guard (C), and tighten guide bar nuts
finger tight.
•
Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in “Adjust-
ment, Chain Tension.”
ADJUSTMENT, CHAIN TENSION
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Loosen two guide bar nuts.
•
Turn the adjuster slot clockwise until the chain
touches the bottom of the bar.
•
Hold the bar nose up and tighten the chain until there
is no clearance between the bar and chain.
•
Tighten both guide bar nuts with bar nose held up, to
eliminate clearance.
•
Pull the saw chain around the guide bar by hand.
Loosen the adjustment, if you feel tight spots.
•
Start the engine and run at low speed. Stop and
readjust, if necessary.
A
B
B
A
C
CAUTION
1. All adjustments should be made cold.
2. Always wear gloves when working on chain.
3. Do not operate with a loose chain.