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Echo CS-301 Instruction Manual

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Summary of CS-301

  • Page 1

    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. Chain saw instruction manual models : cs-301 cs-341 cs-346 x7503204904 x750006814 11/06.

  • Page 2

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

  • Page 3: Warning

    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

    4 c ontents page rules for safe operation .................................................................................................. 2 technical data ................................................................................................................. 5 emission data ...............

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    5 t echnical d ata * technical data subject to change without notice. Important this spark ignition system complies with canadian ices-002. L e d o m 1 0 3 - s c 1 4 3 - s c 6 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 0 2 2 x 5 3 2 x 0 8 3 h c n i 7 . 8 x 2 . 9 x 2 . 0 1 7 . 8 ...

  • Page 6

    6 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...

  • Page 7

    7 n omenclature of p arts cs-301, cs-341 p/n 89016006361 p/n 89017639431 caution/attention hearing protectors meeting the requirements of csa standard z94.2 should be worn. Los protecteurs auditifs pouvant etre porter, doivent recontrer les normes csa standard z94.2. Replacement bar and chain note:t...

  • Page 8

    8 p/n x505002070 1. Front handle 2. Hand guard (chain brake actuating lever) 3. Saw chain 4. Guide bar 5. Chain catcher 6. Sprocket guard 7. Muffler 8. Rear hand guard 9. Throttle control lockout 10. Throttle control trigger 11. Air cleaner cover 12. Chain tension adjustment screw 13. Pull starter 1...

  • Page 9

    9 p reparation for u se h g i j warning improper clutch cover assembly can result in serious injury, and will cause severe saw damage if unit is started. Never start or operate saw if brake band is not in place on clutch drum. Always check chain brake operation after re- placing cover. Do not use sa...

  • Page 10

    10 adjustment , chain tension important always loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain tension adjuster, otherwise clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Loosen two guide bar nuts, if necessary. 3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (l) clockwise ...

  • Page 11

    11 handling fuel warning danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loos...

  • Page 12

    12 cs-346 cs-301 cs-341 a a b c securely hold the saw. O peration starting cold engine warning danger make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting the saw. 1. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. 2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Do not over fil...

  • Page 13

    13 cs-346 cs-301 cs-341 a a cs-346 cs-301 cs-341 a a starting warm engine 1. 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.) 2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starti...

  • Page 14

    14 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 saw is a one- man job. It is difficult at...

  • Page 15

    15 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 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 wo...

  • Page 16

    16 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 posi- tion. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possib...

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    17 / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n a n e t n i a m r e l...

  • Page 18

    18 a b c d e f air filter 1. Close choke (a) (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover (b). Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter (c) and ligh...

  • Page 19

    19 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 = 150 – 170 kg*cm (130 – 150 in. Lb.) important do not over-torque sprocket • a damaged sprocket (j) will cause premature damage or wea...

  • Page 20

    20 muffler spark arrestor important carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Remove spark arrestor screen cover, gaskets, and screen from muffler body. 3. Clean carbon deposits from ...

  • Page 21

    21 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjust- ments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emis- sions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as r...

  • Page 22

    22 *reduced nose radius symmetrical bars (oregon name — double guard) setting the saw chain for setting saw chains, round file (4 mm: 5/32”) and flat file are used. • to keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder. - round file and flat file are available from your echo dealer. • fi...

  • Page 23

    23 30° 80° 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 24

    24 t roubleshooting 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. • is th...

  • Page 25: Storage After Use

    25 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 ...

  • Page 26

    26 kickback motion: • when the bar nose hits another tree, etc. • improper thrust cutting. 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...

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    27 notes.

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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 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower tm parts and assemblies for your echo products are available onl...