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Echo CS-310 Instruction Manual

Summary of CS-310

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Instruction manual x75032...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Table of contents cs-310 table of contents table of contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 packing list ..............................

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Cs-310 packing list © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 3 packing list 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. ...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-310 safety rules for safe operation kickback safety precautions for chain saw users 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 c...

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    Cs-310 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 5 correct use of chain brake chain brake operation • set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut. • if the brake is tripped by kickback reaction, the chain will stop immediately. Release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engi...

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    6 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-310 automatic chain brake kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps: 1. Stop the engine. 2. Hold the saw with the guide bar approxi...

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    Cs-310 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 7 14. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. 16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so. 17. All chain saw service, other tha...

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    8 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-310 personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical con...

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    Cs-310 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 9 the ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pace...

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    10 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-310 all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. D...

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    Cs-310 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 11 symbols and signs symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application warning!! Read and follow all safety precaution in the instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious perso...

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    12 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust / evaporative) cs-310 manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an e...

  • Page 13: Description

    Cs-310 description © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 13 description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instru...

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    14 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Description cs-310 1. Chain brake lever/front hand guard - locks and unlocks the chain brake to stop or allow saw chain rotation. Guard between the front handle and the saw chain helps protect the hand from injuries if the hand slips off the handle. 2. Spark arrest...

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    Cs-310 description © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 15 preparation for use saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: the machine may be delivered with guide bar, tip guard, and saw chain separated. Install guide bar, tip guard, ...

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    16 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Description cs-310 5. Mount guide bar (l) on studs, and slide toward sprocket to make saw chain installation easier. Install saw chain (m) around sprocket and guide bar as shown, with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. 6. Install sprocket guard over guide ...

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    Cs-310 description © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 17 5. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots. Tighten guide bar nuts to 4.5 – 7.5 n•m (40 – 65 in•lbf) do not over-tighten nuts. Damage to saw may result. 6. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. N...

  • Page 18: Operation

    18 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-310 operation fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of...

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    Cs-310 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 19 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel ...

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    20 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-310 moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstru...

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    Cs-310 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 21 2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill. 3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill. 4. Move ignition switch (a) to “run” position. 5. Push purge pump (b) 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible in purge pump. 6. Pu...

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    22 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-310 starting warm engine make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. 1. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. 2. Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. 3. Move ig...

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    Cs-310 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 23 7. Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released. Stopping 1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle. 2. Move ignition switch (a) down to “stop” position. Note: if engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out...

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    24 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-310 • do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine is running. At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high rate of speed. Should the tip contact a limb or log while the chain is moving, the tip will be pushed upward with considerabl...

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    Cs-310 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 25 begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut a notch about 1/3 of the way into the tree. The position of this notch is important since the tree will try to fall “into” the notch. The felling cut is made on the side opposite the notch...

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    26 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-310 bucking 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. • keep both hands on the handles at all times. • support logs if possible. • when cutting on a slope or hi...

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    Cs-310 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 27 chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended for model cs-310. 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...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    28 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-310 maintenance moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before r...

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    Cs-310 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 29 carburetor adjustment every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “h” (high speed) and “l” (low speed) needle adjustment limiters that prevent se...

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    30 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-310 air filter 1. Check before every use. 2. Close choke ( ). 3. Press hand guard forward and close choke. 4. Release the cylinder cover latches (c) and remove cylinder cover (a) and air filter (b). 5. Lightly brush dust off air filter, or clean with...

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    Cs-310 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 31 oil filter • check periodically. • do not allow dust to enter into oil tank. • a clogged oil filter (b) will affect the normal lubricating system. 1. Using a wire bent into the shape of a hook, pull filter out through gas port, and inspect filter...

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    32 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-310 cooling system cleaning • check periodically. • clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. 1. Remove cylinder cover and starter. 2. Use compressed air or wooden tool to remove dirt and dust from between fins to let cooling air pass easily. ...

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    Cs-310 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 33 exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove cylinder cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Place piston at top dead center. 3. Remove muffler. Check parts for wear or damage, and replace if necessary. 4. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean d...

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    34 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-310 setting the saw chain important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • keep the cutters sharp at all times. • keep the left and the right cutters properly aligned. • note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting performa...

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    Cs-310 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 35 • place the depth gauge tool firmly on guidebar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. • one fifth of the file diameter remains above cutter edge. • be sure to r...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    36 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting cs-310 troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshooti...

  • Page 37: Storage

    Cs-310 storage © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 37 storage storage after use • inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw. • completely clean every part and repair if necessary. • apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust. • remove chain and guide bar. • drain fuel tank completely....

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    38 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Technical data cs-310 technical data * technical data subject to change without notice. Model cs-310 length 396 mm (15.6 in.) width 232 mm (9.1 in.) height 273 mm (10.7 in.) dry weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lb.) without chain and guide bar engine air-cooled two-stroke single...

  • Page 39: Warranty Statements

    Cs-310 warranty statements © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 39 warranty statements echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from...

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    40 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements cs-310 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj** &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to pro...

  • Page 41: Notes

    Cs-310 notes © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 41 notes.

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    42 x7503270007 © 08/2013 echo inc. Notes cs-310

  • Page 43: Servicing Information

    Cs-310 servicing information © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503270007 43 servicing information parts/serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ 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 and...

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