Echo CS-620P Instruction Manual - page 24

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CS-620P

End of the guide bar may be placed at the 

height of about 40 cm (16 in.).

40 cm

(16 in.)

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 

40 cm (16 in.) above a wooden surface. Right 

hand should hold the rear handle, and left hand 

should hold the front handle. 

3. Release the front handle and drop the end of the 

guide bar against the wooden surface. 

4. The impact should lock the chain brake. 

IMPORTANT

When checking the operation of the automatic 

chain brake, use a soft surface substance like 

wood to provide the impact so the chain is not 

damaged. 

WINTER OPERATION

Use the air shutter to prevent carburetor trouble in 

winter.

• Removeaircleanercover. 

Pull the air shutter to  cold position.

NOTICE

For operation at normal temperature, return the 

air shutter to its original place. (5°C, 41°F)  

It causes over heating of the engine. 

Rear handle should be gripped lightly with the 

right hand.

Air cleaner cover

Air shutter

Warm weather position 

(push; closed)

Cold weather position 

(pull; opend)