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Echo CS-450P Instruction Manual

Summary of CS-450P

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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 x75031...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Table of contents cs-450p table of contents table of contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 packing list .............................

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Cs-450p packing list © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Safety cs-450p 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-450p safety © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Safety cs-450p 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-450p safety © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Safety cs-450p 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-450p safety © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Safety cs-450p 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-450p emission control (exhaust / evaporative) © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 ...

  • Page 12: Description

    12 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Description cs-450p 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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    Cs-450p description © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 arres...

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    14 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Description cs-450p preparation for use saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Using improper replacement components or removing safety devices may result in serious or fatal injury. Note: the ma...

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    Cs-450p description © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 15 7. Mount guide bar on studs (g) and slide toward sprocket (k) 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. 8. Install the sprocket guard over th...

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    16 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Description cs-450p 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (a) clockwise until chain contacts underside of the bar. 5. Tighten nuts with the bar nose held up. 6. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots. Tig...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Cs-450p operation © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 o...

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    18 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Operation cs-450p 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-450p operation © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 obstr...

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    20 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Operation cs-450p 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. P...

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    Cs-450p operation © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 i...

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    22 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Operation cs-450p 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 ou...

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    Cs-450p operation © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Operation cs-450p 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 notc...

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    Cs-450p operation © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 h...

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    26 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Operation cs-450p chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended for model cs-450p. 20lpx chain is a high-performance chain intended for professional or experienced chain saw operators, and increases risk of kickback. Use of replacement ...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Cs-450p maintenance © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Maintenance cs-450p 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-450p maintenance © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 p...

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    30 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Maintenance cs-450p automatic oiler • the discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to approximately 4 ml/min at 7000 r/min, prior to shipment from factory. • always check oil discharge when in use. • turn adjusting screw (a) counterclockwise to increase ...

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    Cs-450p maintenance © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 31 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 periodically. • clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. 1. Re...

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    32 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Maintenance cs-450p exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove guide bar and saw chain. See "guide bar and saw chain installation/removal." 3. Remove muffler support bracket (a). 4. Place piston at top dead cent...

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    Cs-450p maintenance © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Maintenance cs-450p • 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-450p troubleshooting © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Storage cs-450p 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-450p technical data © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 37 technical data * technical data subject to change without notice. Model cs-450p length 400 mm (15.7 in.) width 252 mm (9.9 in.) height 278 mm (10.9 in.) dry weight 5.1 kg (11.2 lb.) without chain and guide bar engine air-cooled two-stroke sin...

  • Page 38: Warranty Statements

    38 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Warranty statements cs-450p 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-450p warranty statements © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Notes cs-450p notes.

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    Cs-450p notes © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 41.

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    42 x7503197605 © 01/2014 echo inc. Notes cs-450p.

  • Page 43: Servicing Information

    Cs-450p servicing information © 01/2014 echo inc. X7503197605 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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