1. DL manuals
  2. Echo
  3. Chainsaw
  4. CS-310ES
  5. Operator's Manual

Echo CS-310ES Operator's Manual

Summary of CS-310ES

  • Page 1

    1top cover operator's manual chain saw english warning read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury..

  • Page 2

    2 introduction 2introduction this chain saw is designed for cutting wood or wood products. Do not cut solid metal, sheet metal, plastic or any non-wood materials. It is important for you to understand all safety precautions correctly before using your chain saw. Misuse of the chain saw can cause ser...

  • Page 3

    3 contents decals and symbols............................................................................................................ 4 rules for safe operation...................................................................................................... 5 1. General precautions ...........

  • Page 4

    4 decals and symbols danger warning caution this symbol accompanied by the word "danger" calls attentions to an act or a condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders. This symbol accompanied by the word "warning" calls attentions to an act or a condition ...

  • Page 5

    5 rules for safe operation 1. General precautions operator's manual read the operator's manual for your chain saw carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the chain saw's controls and how to use the chain saw properly. Failure to follow instructions could lead to personal injury. If you have any quest...

  • Page 6

    6 fuel 1. Oil tank cap 2. Fuel tank cap a: tightening direction use an appropriate type of fuel container. Bring an extinguisher or shovel in case of fire. Despite the precautions which can be taken, operating a chain saw, or just working in the forest, presents dangers. Do not smoke or bring flame ...

  • Page 7

    7 2. Kickback safety precautions in some cases, tip contact may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator (this is called a rotational kickback). Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the ...

  • Page 8

    8 3. Other safety precautions vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud's phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration. Accordingly, your echo chain saw has shock mounts designed to reduce the intensity o...

  • Page 9

    9 machine conditions do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective silencer. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. Cutting do not opera...

  • Page 10

    10 description 1. Silencer - the silencer controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the silencer. 2. Front hand guard - guard between the front handle and the saw chain for protecting the hand from injuries and aiding in control of the chain saw if the han...

  • Page 11

    11 assembly mounting guide bar and chain 1. Release chain brake 2. Two nuts 3. Clutch cover install guide bar and chain as follows. Unscrew two nuts and remove clutch cover. Mount the bar and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. 4. Guide bar 5. Clutch 6. Bar hole 7. Tension adj...

  • Page 12

    12 hold the bar nose up and turn the adjuster clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar. A: proper tension b: improper tension tighten both nuts with the bar nose held up. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots..

  • Page 13

    13 operation fuel and lubricant fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. Minimum 89 octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (...

  • Page 14

    14 starting the cold engine a: starter handle "es" start 1. Chain brake activated position 2. Ignition switch (on) 3. Choke control knob (close) 4. Purge bulb (primer pump) 5. Choke control knob (open) fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of...

  • Page 15

    15 starting the warm engine 1. Chain brake activated position confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. Press hand guard forward. (chain brake activated position) lift ignition switch up. Securely hold the chain saw. Pull starter handle. Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing...

  • Page 16

    16 stopping the engine 1. Throttle trigger 2. Ignition switch release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle. Push ignition switch down. Checking chain tension chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected if necessary. Tension the chain as tight as possible, but so it can ...

  • Page 17

    17 correct use of chain brake chain brake the chain brake's function is to stop chain rotation after a kickback. It neither prevents nor reduces kickback. Do not depend on the chain brake for protection against kickback. Even with a chain brake, depend on your own good sense and proper cutting metho...

  • Page 18

    18 checking the brake function of the brake 1. Place the chain saw on the ground. 2. Hold the handle with both hands and accelerate the engine to high speed by using the throttle trigger. 3. Operate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the front hand guard whilst gripping the front han...

  • Page 19

    19 cutting instruction general in all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is difficult at times to take care of your own safety, so don't assume the responsibility for a helper as well. After you have learned the basic techniques of using the saw, your best aid will be ...

  • Page 20

    20 felling a tree 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 wor...

  • Page 21

    21 limbing limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never remove a limb from a tree while it is supporting your weight. Be careful of the tip touching other limbs. Always use both hands. Don't cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical position. If the saw should kickback, you may ...

  • Page 22

    22 tension and compression in timber 1. Hinge 2. Opened 3. Closed a length of timber lying on the ground will be subject to tension and compression, depending at which points the major support is. When timber is supported at its ends the compression side is at the top and the tension side is at the ...

  • Page 23

    23 service maintenance guide area maintenance page before use monthly air filter clean / replace 27 • fuel system inspect 27 • fuel filter inspect / clean / replace 27 • oil filter inspect / clean / replace 27 • spark plug inspect / clean / adjust / replace 27 • cooling system inspect / clean 28 • g...

  • Page 24

    24 troubleshooting trouble cause remedy engine - hard to start - does not start engine cranks fuel at carburettor not fuel at carburettor fuel filter clogged fuel line clogged carburettor clean or replace clean ask your echo dealer fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder carburettor ask your echo deale...

  • Page 25

    25 saw chain maintenance properly filed cutters are shown below. A: top plate angle k2l; 35°, 21bpx; 30° b: side plate angle k2l; 80°-90°, 21bpx; 85° c: top plate cutting angle 60° d: depth gauge k2l; 0.71 mm, 21bpx; 0.64 mm e: parallel 1. Left hand cutter 2. Tie strap 3. Right hand cutter 4. Depth ...

  • Page 26

    26 sharpening in order to file the chain correctly you need: round file and file holder, flat file and a depth gauge tool. By using the correct file size (k2l; 4.5 mm round file, 21bpx; 4.8 mm round file) and a file holder, it is easier to receive a good result. Consult your echo dealer for correct ...

  • Page 27

    27 service if you have any questions or problems, please contact your echo dealer. Air filter 1. Cleaner cover knob 2. Air cleaner cover 3. Air filter cover 4. Air filter 5. Spark plug check before every use. Close choke. Loosen cleaner cover knob, and remove the air cleaner cover and the air filter...

  • Page 28

    28 cylinder fins (cooling system) check periodically. Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let cooling air pass easily. Guide bar clean before using. - clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screw driver, for example. - clean oil holes wi...

  • Page 29

    29 storage long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days of longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from...

  • Page 30

    30 disposal procedure dispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations. Major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Please contact your echo dea...

  • Page 31

    31 specifications model external dimensions: length × width × height mm 393 × 245 × 277 mass: saw without guide bar and chain, empty tanks kg 4.6 volume: fuel tank tank for chain lubrication oil fuel (mixture ratio) oil (chain oil) ml ml 410 280 regular grade petrol. Minimum 89 octane unleaded petro...

  • Page 32

    32 x750 - 021 84 0 x750 325-290 0 2012 1memorandum and back cover 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome, ohme, tokyo 198-8760, japan phone: 81-428-32-6118. Fax: 81-428-32-6145. Printed in japan 1208an 0629 es ©.