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Echo CS-3000 Instruction Manual

Summary of CS-3000

  • Page 1

    Chain saw instruction manual models : cs-3000 type 1e serial number 665926 - 999999 cs-3400 type 1e serial number 593342 - 999999 cs-3450 type 1e serial number 617762 - 999999 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an instruction manual and a safety ma...

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    2 rules for safe operation a. Kickback safety precaution for chain saw users warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, ki...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 7. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running. 8. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. 9. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. ...

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    4 technical data * technical data subject to change without notice. L e d o m e - 1 e p y t 0 0 0 3 - s c e - 1 e p y t 0 0 4 3 - s c e - 1 e p y t 0 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 0 3 2 x 0 6 2 5 4 2 x 0 3 2 x 0 8 3 h c n i 7 . 8 x 1 . 9 x 2 . 0 1 6 . 9 x 1 . 9 x 0 . 5 1 t h g ...

  • Page 5: Nomenclature of Parts

    5 cs-3450 nomenclature of parts cs-3000, cs-3400 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 guar...

  • Page 6: Preparation For Use

    6 preparation for use up the machine may be delivered with guide bar (a) and saw chain (b) separated. Install guide bar and saw chain as follows: warning danger saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Guide bar and saw chain • foll...

  • Page 7: Fuel and Lubricant

    7 fuel statement gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil meeting iso-l-egd (iso/cd 1...

  • Page 8: Operation

    8 cs-3450 cs-3000 cs-3400 a 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. • pull choke (b) all the way out (close position)...

  • Page 9

    9 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. • choke may be used if necessary, but be sure to push it back on ...

  • Page 10: Cutting Instructions

    10 kickback general 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 do...

  • Page 11

    11 2” 45° 2” caution 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. You will need good footing while...

  • Page 12

    12 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. Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces. There are a few basic rules which apply to all bucking operations. K...

  • Page 13

    13 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. Reduced nose radius note use orego...

  • Page 14: Maintenance and Care

    14 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. A b c d e f g h j automatic oiler • the discharge volume of the auto...

  • Page 15

    15 spark plug • check periodically • gap = 0.65mm (.026”) • 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. Cooling system cleaning • remove spark plug lead. • remove muffler cove...

  • Page 16

    16 b a before starting the unit for adjustment, check the following items: • the correct spark plug must be clean and properly gapped. • the air filter element must be clean and properly installed. • the muffler spark arrestor screen and exhaust port must be clear of carbon. • the standard bar and c...

  • Page 17: Setting The Saw Chain

    17 1/5 chain and guide bar combination the following combinations may be used on cs-3000, cs-3400 or cs-3450. *reduced nose radius symmetrical bars ( oregon ® name — double guard) warning danger use of replacement saw chain and/or guide bar other than that specified, or operation without the “tip gu...

  • Page 18

    18 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...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    19 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 ...

  • Page 20: Storage After Use

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

  • Page 21: Correct Use of Chain Brake

    21 kickback motion: • when the bar nose hits another tree, etc. • improper thrust cutting. Correct use of chain brake the installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation. You should enquire through local government offices, yo...

  • Page 22: Notes

    22 notes.

  • Page 23: Notes

    23 notes.

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    Servicing information parts genuine echo parts and echo repower tm parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number, type number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find all three num...