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Echo CS-500P Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Operator’s manual chain saw cs-500p warning read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X750-018 21 3 x750 331-010 3 echo power equipment (canada) 501 newbold street, london, ontario canada n6e 1k4 printed in japan 1309/10...

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    2 cs-500p 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 fi tting clothing, protective eyewear, safe...

  • Page 3: Symbols and Signs

    3 cs-500p 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. Caution the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “caution” calls attention to an act or condition which may lea...

  • Page 4

    4 cs-500p symbol form decals locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “nomenclature of parts” section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one ca...

  • Page 5: Packing List

    5 cs-500p 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-500p nomenclature of parts * if a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. 2 1 attention pour un travail en sécurité, respectez toutes les règles de sécurité et les indications du manuel d’utilisation. (le manuel d’utilisation est disponibile chez votre agent echo.)...

  • Page 7: Nomenclature of Parts

    7 cs-500p 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. Spiked bumper- - device, fi tted in front of...

  • Page 8: Operator Safety

    8 cs-500p operator safety vibration and cold • it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fi ngers 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 col...

  • Page 9: Correct Use of Chain Brake

    9 cs-500p spark arrestor muffler • the spark arrestor muffl er controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffl er. Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffl er. • certain internal combustion engines operated...

  • Page 10: Preparation For Use

    10 cs-500p preparation for use warning saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Guide bar and saw chain installation/removal 1. Remove spark plug lead. (see page 25) 2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover. 3. Remove...

  • Page 11

    11 cs-500p adjusting chain tension important always loosen clutch cover nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remove spark plug lead. (see page 25) 2. Unlock the chain brake and loosen two clutch cover nuts, if necessary. 3. Hold...

  • Page 12: Fuel and Lubricant

    12 cs-500p fuel mix chart 50 : 1 gasoline oil l ml 4 80 8 160 20 400 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)...

  • Page 13: Emission Data

    13 cs-500p 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-500p warning • after choke control knob is pulled and then knob is returned to original position, throttle remains a little open (latch condition). • if engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn. Do not start engine before chain brake is activated. Caution • after startin...

  • Page 15

    15 cs-500p 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 fi ll fuel above the shoulder l...

  • Page 16

    16 cs-500p 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 when the engine reaches 3900 r/min approximately. • confi...

  • Page 17: Cutting Instruction

    17 cs-500p 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-500p 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 fi rst decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. You will need good footi...

  • Page 19

    19 cs-500p 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-500p chain brake function when the lever is pushed forward, chain brake instantly stops the chain. Chain brake unlock when the lever is fully pulled toward the operator, brake is unlocked. When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. Improper thrust cutting chain brake operation • set the lever i...

  • Page 21

    21 cs-500p 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 ...

  • Page 22

    22 cs-500p chain and guide bar combination the following combinations are recommended for model cs-500p. 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, same...

  • Page 23: Maintenance and Care

    23 cs-500p maintenance and care important time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Your echo chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achie...

  • Page 24

    24 cs-500p 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 high speed and low speed needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before adjusting c...

  • Page 25

    25 cs-500p fuel fi lter fuel tank cap 0.6 to 0.7 mm cleaner cover knob air fi lter air cleaner cover air filter • check before every use. • close choke ( ). • turn cleaner cover knob counterclockwise by hand and remove air cleaner cover and air fi lter. • brush off dust lightly, or clean with compre...

  • Page 26

    26 cs-500p guide bar • clean before using. - clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. - clean oil holes with a wire. • reverse guide bar periodically. • check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar. Replace either or both if worn. Sproc...

  • Page 27: Setting The Saw Chain

    27 cs-500p 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 gauge important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • keep the cutters sharp at all times. • keep the left and the right cutters ...

  • Page 28

    28 cs-500p • place the depth gauge tool fi rmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then fi le top of depth gauge with the fl at fi le until fl at with top of the depth gauge tool. - be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge. Properly fi led cutters are shown in illustration. Wh...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    29 cs-500p troubleshooting warning fuel vapors are extremely fl ammable and may cause fi re 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 engi...

  • Page 30: Storage After Use

    30 cs-500p warning do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumlate or reach an open fl ame or spark. Caution do not lend or rent your chain saw without the operator's manual and safety manual. Notice • for future reference, you should keep this operator's manual and the safety manual. • ...

  • Page 31: Warranty Statements

    31 cs-500p 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 defects in material and workmanship. Under normal ...

  • Page 32

    32 cs-500p purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke ...