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Echo CS-355T Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Echo CHAIN SAW

Summary of CS-355T

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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 x75033...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Table of contents cs-355t table of contents table of contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 packing list .............................

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Cs-355t packing list © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-355t 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 ...

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    Cs-355t safety © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 eng...

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    6 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-355t 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 approx...

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    Cs-355t safety © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 th...

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    8 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-355t 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 co...

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    Cs-355t safety © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 pac...

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    10 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-355t 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. ...

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    Cs-355t safety © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 pers...

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    12 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust / evaporative) cs-355t 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 ...

  • Page 13: Description

    Cs-355t description © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 instr...

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    14 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Description cs-355t 1. Chain brake lever/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 hand slips off the handle. 2. Tip guard - anti-kickback device attached ...

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    Cs-355t description © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Description cs-355t 5. Mount guide bar on studs (e) and slide toward sprocket (h) to make saw chain installation easier. Install saw chain around sprocket and guide bar as shown, with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. 6. Install sprocket guard over guide ...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Cs-355t operation © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 17 3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (a) clockwise until chain contacts underside of the bar. 4. Tighten nuts with the bar nose held up. 5. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots. Tight...

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    18 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-355t handling fuel 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/can...

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    Cs-355t operation © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 19 stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Chain lubricant note: cap indication - fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations proper lubrication of the chain while in operation redu...

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    20 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-355t starting cold 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. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill. 3. ...

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    Cs-355t operation © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 21 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. Move control lever (a) to (run ( i )) position. 3. Securely...

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    22 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-355t stopping 1. Release throttle trigger (b) and allow engine to idle. 2. Move ignition switch (a) down to “stop” position. Note: if engine does not stop, move the control lever to choke position ( ) to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ...

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    Cs-355t operation © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 23 • 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 considerab...

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    24 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-355t felling the 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 ...

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    Cs-355t operation © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 25 don’t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body. If the saw should kickback, you may not have enough control to prevent possible injury. Bucking bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces. There are a fe...

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    26 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-355t chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended for model cs-355t. 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 resulti...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Cs-355t maintenance © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 27 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 ...

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    28 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-355t 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 s...

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    Cs-355t maintenance © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 29 air filter 1. Check before every use. 2. Close choke ( ). Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 3. Turn air cleaner cover knob (c) counterclockwise by 90° and remove cover (b) and air filter (a). 4. Lightly brush dust off air filter, or ...

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    30 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-355t note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicin...

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    Cs-355t maintenance © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 31 • check sprocket when you install new chain. Replace it if worn. Some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat metal parts with light oil. Cooling system cleaning • check perio...

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    32 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-355t exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove spark plug cover and remove spark plug. 2. Release chain brake, remove guide bar nuts, sprocket guard, guide bar, and chain. 3. Remove muffler cover. 4. Place piston at top dead center. 5. Remove muffler....

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    Cs-355t maintenance © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 33 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 perform...

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    34 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-355t • 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 ...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Cs-355t troubleshooting © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 35 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 troubleshoot...

  • Page 36: Storage

    36 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Storage cs-355t 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 37: Technical Data

    Cs-355t technical data © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 37 technical data * technical data subject to change without notice. Model cs-355t length 287 mm (11.3 in.) width 244 mm (9.6 in.) height 220 mm (8.7 in.) dry weight 3.5 kg (7.72 lb.) without chain and guide bar engine air-cooled two-stroke sing...

  • Page 38: Warranty Statements

    38 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements cs-355t 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 fro...

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    Cs-355t warranty statements © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 39 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 pr...

  • Page 40: Notes

    40 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Notes cs-355t notes.

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    Cs-355t notes © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 41.

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    42 x7503320105 © 09/2013 echo inc. Notes cs-355t.

  • Page 43: Servicing Information

    Cs-355t servicing information © 09/2013 echo inc. X7503320105 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 an...

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