Echo CS-8000 Instruction Manual - When The Engine Is Warm

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CS-8000 TYPE1-E

WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM

• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain

brake before starting.

• Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.

• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.

• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull

starter handle.

• Choke may be used if necessary, but be sure to

push it back on first firing sound.

• After starting the engine, pull front hand guard

towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake

unlocked position)

WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO

START

   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.

• Press throttle trigger lockout down while

grasping throttle trigger and push in throttle latch.

• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.

• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull

starter handle.

• When engine starts, immediately squeeze

throttle trigger, to release throttle latch, and pull

front hand guard towards the operator

immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position)

   CAUTION

The chain will attempt to rotate when engine

is started with throttle latch engaged. After

engine starts, release throttle trigger to idle

engine, otherwise brake damage may occur.

Never use throttle latch for cutting. Use it

only when starting the engine.

Throttle trigger lockout

   CAUTION

1. When using throttle latch for starting, keep

the brake in lock position.

2. After starting the engine, squeeze throttle

trigger slightly to release throttle latch and

pull front hand guard towards the operator

immediately.

(Chain brake unlocked position)

3. Do not increase engine speed while chain

brake is locked.

4. Use the chain brake only in starting or in

emergencies.

Push

Throttle latch

Throttle trigger

Open choke

Choke control knob

Starter handle

Chain brake

Unlock chain brake

Start / Run

Ignition switch

Unlock chain brake