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Echo CS-370 Operator's Manual

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Summary of CS-370

  • Page 1

    Operator’s manual chain saw cs-370 x750-008 75 0 x750 325-020 0 echo power equipment (canada) 501 newbold street, london, ontario canada n6e 1k4 warning read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Printed in japan 0601lr 0...

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    2 cs-370 copyright © 2005 all rights reserved. 1. Fatigue causes carelessness. Be more cautious before rest periods and before the end of your shift. 2. Personal protective clothing required by your safety organizations, government regulations, or your employer should be used; otherwise, sung fittin...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 cs-370 warning the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an act or condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. Circle and slash symbol this symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can resu...

  • Page 4: Nomenclature of Parts

    4 cs-370 nomenclature of parts 24 20 15 16 17 19 18 14 5 4 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 3 2 1 x524-001460 x505-000450 x503-007160 8 21 22 23 x524-001720 attention pour un travail en sécurité, respectez toutes les règles de sécurité et les indications du manuel d’utilisation. (le manuel d’utilisation est dispon...

  • Page 5: Nomenclature of Parts

    5 cs-370 nomenclature of parts 1. Operator’s manual - included with unit. Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. 2. Safety manual - describe operating and safety instructions for this chain saw. 3. Front hand guard - guard between the front ha...

  • Page 6: Vibration and Cold

    6 cs-370 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 vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of color and numbness in...

  • Page 7: Spark Arrestor Muffler

    7 cs-370 spark arrestor muffler • the spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler. • certain internal combustion engines operated on ...

  • Page 8: Preparation For Use

    8 cs-370 preparation for use guide bar and saw chain installation/removal kick guard ® to bar instructions tools needed: two 11 mm wrenches. For saws with kick guard ® p/n 2893201 and symmetrical low-kick type (double guard) guide bars. 1. Install bolt (a) in rear hole (b) of kick guard ® and throug...

  • Page 9: Adjusting Chain Tension

    9 cs-370 adjusting chain tension 4. Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing foward. 5. Release the chain brake, and install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster p...

  • Page 10: Fuel and Lubricant

    10 cs-370 fuel and lubricant 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 ...

  • Page 11: Chain Lubricant

    11 cs-370 oil tank cap fuel tank cap cap indication fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations. Chain lubricant proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life. • use bar and chain...

  • Page 12: When The Engine Is Warm

    12 cs-370 when the engine is warm • move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting. • confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. • move ignition switch to “run” position. • securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle. • choke may be used if necessa...

  • Page 13: Running

    13 cs-370 running • when engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes. • set the brake lever in the released position before starting to cut. • pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the engine. • the chain starts running when the engine reaches to 3,800 r/min approximately. • co...

  • Page 14: Cutting Instruction

    14 cs-370 cutting instruction general caution • read the echo “chain saw safety manual” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. • wear suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises. •...

  • Page 15: Felling The Tree

    15 cs-370 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 around the tree. You will need good footing...

  • Page 16: Limbing

    16 cs-370 limbing limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never remove a limb from a tree while it is supporting your weight. When limbing, caution is the word. 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 posi...

  • Page 17: Chain Brake Operation

    17 cs-370 chain brake operation • set the lever in the released 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 engine or clutch. • do not attempt to operate the engine with the bra...

  • Page 18: Automatic Chain Brake

    18 cs-370 end of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 35 cm. 35 cm 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 t...

  • Page 19: Maintenance and Care

    19 cs-370 maintenance and care 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 settings outside acceptab...

  • Page 20: Air Filter

    20 cs-370 0.6 to 0.7 mm air filter • check before every use. • loosen cleaner cover knob and remove air cleaner cover and filter. • brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed air, or replace the air filter. • reinstall air filter and cover. Check f uel system • check before every use. • after ...

  • Page 21: Fuel Filter

    21 cs-370 worn : 0.5 mm groove oil hole oil filter fuel filter oil tank cap fuel tank cap fuel filter • check periodically. • do not allow dust to enter fuel tank. • a clogged filter will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnormalities in engine performance. • pull the fuel filter out through f...

  • Page 22: Setting The  Saw  Chain

    22 cs-370 setting the saw chain sharpen lower edge drive link tie strap right hand cutter preset tie strap left hand cutter guard link top plate side plate depth guage important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • keep the cutters sharp at all times. • keep the left and the right cutters p...

  • Page 23

    23 cs-370 side plate angle top plate filing angle 85° 30° 50° parallel 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) ↓↓↓↓↓ ↑↑↑↑↑ ↑↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓↓ note these angles are referred to as oregon 91p and 91vg. To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s instruction. Top plate cutting angle depth gauge • place the depth gauge tool firm...

  • Page 24: Guide Bar

    24 cs-370 chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended to the model cs-370. Guide bar replacement guide bars. The following guide bars may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy. • sprocket nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius, same pitch and hav...

  • Page 25: Service Guide

    25 cs-370 important time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Service guide area maintenance page air filter clean • replace 20 • fuel filter clean • replace 21 • spark plug clean • replace 20 • cooling system inspect/clean...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    26 cs-370 troubleshooting warning 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. Problem engine — hard to start cause remedy — does not start engine...

  • Page 27: Storage After Use

    27 cs-370 cs-370 dimension l × w × h mm 393 × 245 × 277 mass power head, dry kg 4.5 without chain and guide bar engine type air-cooled two-stroke single cylinder displacement ml (cm³) 36.3 carburetor diaphragm type magneto flywheel magneto: cdi system spark plug ngk bpmr8y starter recoil starter pow...

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