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Echo CS-400 Instruction Manual

Summary of CS-400

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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 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Table of contents cs-400 table of contents table of contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 packing list ..............................

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Cs-400 packing list © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-400 safety rules for safe operation 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 shoul...

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    Cs-400 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 5 b. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury. C. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. D. Use a firm grip, thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. E. Don’t overreach. F. Avoi...

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    6 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-400 if the chain does not stop immediately, return the saw to your authorized echo dealer for repair. Note: • for practice, while cutting a small tree, push the lever forward to lock the brake. • confirm that the brake works properly before each use. • if ...

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    Cs-400 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 7 • during operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. • never suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine running. • always use the saw from the right-hand side of your body – never from the left side. • always wear pr...

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    8 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-400 • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection eye protection that meets ansi z87.1, ce, or csa z94.3 requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. Hand protection wear no-slip...

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    Cs-400 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 9 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 sens...

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    10 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety cs-400 do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Symbols and signs symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol des...

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    Cs-400 emission control (exhaust / evaporative) © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 11 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 12: Description

    12 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Description cs-400 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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    Cs-400 description © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 13 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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    14 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Description cs-400 5. Clutch - turns drive sprocket when engine rpm is fast enough to provide the power needed for cutting. Preparation for use saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: the ma...

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    Cs-400 description © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 15 5. Mount guide bar on studs (e) and slide toward sprocket (f) 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 b...

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    16 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Description cs-400 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. Tigh...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Cs-400 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 17 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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    18 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-400 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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    Cs-400 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 19 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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    20 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-400 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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    Cs-400 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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. Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. 3. Move ig...

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    22 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-400 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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    Cs-400 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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 considerabl...

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    24 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-400 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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    Cs-400 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 25 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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    26 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation cs-400 chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended for model cs-400. 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 27: Maintenance

    Cs-400 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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 r...

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    28 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-400 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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    Cs-400 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 29 air filter 1. Check before every use. 2. Close choke ( ). 3. Remove air cleaner cover (a) and air filter (b). 4. Lightly brush dust off air filter, or clean with compressed air, or replace the air filter. 5. Install air filter and cover. Spark pl...

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    30 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-400 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 servicing...

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    Cs-400 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 31 sprocket • a damaged sprocket will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain. • when the sprocket has worn out 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) or more, replace it. • check sprocket when you install new chain. Replace it if worn. Some tree sap and resins are...

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    32 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-400 spark arrestor screen carbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove spark arrestor cover (c) and ...

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    Cs-400 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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 performa...

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    34 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance cs-400 • 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 35: Troubleshooting

    Cs-400 troubleshooting © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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 troubleshooti...

  • Page 36: Storage

    36 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Storage cs-400 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-400 technical data © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 37 technical data this spark ignition system complies with the canadian standard ices-002. * technical data subject to change without notice. Model cs-400 length 393 mm (15.5 in.) width 245 mm (9.6 in.) height 277 mm (10.9 in.) dry weight 4.6 kg ...

  • Page 38: Warranty Statements

    38 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements cs-400 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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    Cs-400 warranty statements © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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 pro...

  • Page 40: Notes

    40 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Notes cs-400 notes.

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    Cs-400 notes © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 41.

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    42 x7503251706 © 08/2013 echo inc. Notes cs-400

  • Page 43: Servicing Information

    Cs-400 servicing information © 08/2013 echo inc. X7503251706 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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