Echo CS-370 Instruction Manual - page 17
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CS-370
RUNNING
WARNING
The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
NOTE
If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to
“Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual, or
see your dealer.
• When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes.
• Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting
to cut.
• Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the
engine.
• The chain starts running when the engine reaches 3800 r/
min approximately.
• Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and
bar.
• Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily.
• Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger
is released.
STOPPING
• Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch down to
“STOP” position.
NOTE
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out
fully to stop engine.
Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to
check and repair stop switch before starting the engine
again.
CHECKING CHAIN TENSION
· Chain tension should be checked frequently during work
and corrected as necessary.
CAUTION
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle
to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of “thrown” oil should be seen on the dry surface.
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CS-370
STOP
Ignition switch
Throttle trigger
RUNNING
WARNING
The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
NOTE
If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to “Car-
buretor Adjustment” instructions in this manual, or see
your dealer.
• When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes.
• Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting
to cut.
• Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the
engine.
• The chain starts running when the engine reaches 3800 r/
min approximately.
• Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and
bar.
• Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily.
• Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is
released.
STOPPING
• Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch down to
“STOP” position.
NOTE
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to
stop engine.
Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check
and repair stop switch before starting the engine again.
CHECKING CHAIN TENSION
· Chain tension should be checked frequently during work
and corrected as necessary.
CAUTION
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle
to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of “thrown” oil should be seen on the dry surface.
Unlock chain brake