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Echo CS-450P Operator's Manual

Summary of CS-450P

  • Page 1

    Cs-450p 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. Operator’s manual chain saw x750-012 44 0 x750 319-770 0 printed in japan 0905le ...

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    2 cs-450p copyright © 2009 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 fitti...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 cs-450p 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 res...

  • Page 4

    4 cs-450p carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture carefully read the operator’s manual wear eyes, ears and head protection carburetor adjustment - low speed mixture oil and gasoline mixture symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbo...

  • Page 5: Packing List

    5 cs-450p 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. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dea...

  • Page 6: Nomenclature of Parts

    6 cs-450p nomenclature of parts 24 16 17 18 20 19 15 5 4 8 10 11 12 13 14 3 2 1 x505-000460 x505-000450 x503-009740 9 21 22 23 x524-002280 attention pour un travail en sécurité, respectez toutes les règles de sécurité et les indications du manuel d’utilisation. (le manuel d’utilisation est disponibi...

  • Page 7: Nomenclature of Parts

    7 cs-450p 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. Spark arrestor muffler - the spark arrestor ...

  • Page 8: Operator Safety

    8 cs-450p 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 i...

  • Page 9: Correct Use of Chain Brake

    9 cs-450p 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 10: Preparation For Use

    10 cs-450p warning saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Guide bar and saw chain installation/removal note • move the chain brake lever (front hand guard) fully rearward to remove or install the clutch cover to chain saw. • align...

  • Page 11

    11 cs-450p adjusting screw direction to tension the chain proper tension improper tension 7. Turn saw over, and check brake band for correct position on clutch drum. If brake band is not in place around drum, remove cover, make sure brake is unlocked, and reinstall. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger ...

  • Page 12: Fuel and Lubricant

    12 cs-450p fuel and lubricant fuel statement gasoline - use 89 octane [(r+m)/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10 % ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15 % mtbe (methyl teriary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved...

  • Page 13

    13 cs-450p handling fuel mixing instructions - 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. I...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 cs-450p 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 chai...

  • Page 15

    15 cs-450p when the engine is cold caution make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. • move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. • fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder le...

  • Page 16

    16 cs-450p stop ignition switch throttle trigger unlock chain brake running • 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 ...

  • Page 17: Cutting Instruction

    17 cs-450p 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 protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises. • do no...

  • Page 18

    18 cs-450p 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 footin...

  • Page 19

    19 cs-450p limbing limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never stand on the tree that you are limbing. 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 aligned vertically with your body. If the saw s...

  • Page 20

    20 cs-450p 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 engine or clutch. • do not attempt to operate the engine with the br...

  • Page 21

    21 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 approximately 50 cm above a wooden surface. ...

  • Page 22

    22 cs-450p chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended to the model cs-450p. Guide bar (low-kickback) 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, s...

  • Page 23: Maintenance and Care

    23 cs-450p maintenance and care your echo chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an echo service d...

  • Page 24

    24 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 settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before...

  • Page 25

    25 cs-450p 0.6 to 0.7 mm oil filter fuel filter oil tank cap fuel tank cap cleaner cover knob spark plug air cleaner cover air filter cylinder cover air filter cover air filter • check before every use. • loosen cleaner cover knob and remove air cleaner cover and filter. • brush off dust lightly, or...

  • Page 26

    26 cs-450p worn : 0.5 mm groove oil hole cylinder fins spark arrestor screen muffler screen cover adjusting screw decrease increase clutch (sprocket) gasket guide bar • clean before using. - clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. - clean oil holes with a wire. • reverse guide ba...

  • Page 27: Setting The  Saw  Chain

    27 cs-450p 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 performance, increased vibration of chains and prem...

  • Page 28

    28 cs-450p 1/5 one fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge side plate angle top plate filing angle 60° 25° parallel 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) top plate cutting angle depth gauge 60° remove until flat with tool depth gauge tool round off the edge note these angles are referred to as oregon 20lpx. ...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    29 cs-450p 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 30: Storage After Use

    30 cs-450p model cs-450p dimension l × w × h mm 400 × 252 × 278 mass power head, dry kg 5.1 without chain and guide bar engine type air-cooled two-stroke single cylinder displacement ml (cm³) 45.0 carburetor diaphragm type magneto flywheel magneto: cdi system spark plug ngk bpmr8y starter recoil sta...