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Echo Instruction Manual Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Chain Saw

Summary of Instruction Manual

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    X7503207801 x750022241 06/13 warning users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure...

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    2 t able o f c ontents packing list .................................................................................................................3 rules for safe operation .....................................................................................4 symbols and signs.......................

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    3 * x7503206101 x750009891 11/08 warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an instruc- tion manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Chain saw instruction manual model : cs-341 p acking l ist the echo product yo...

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    4 r ules for s afe o peration warning! 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 cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the ope...

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    5 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. Chain brake operation • set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut. • if the brake is tripped ...

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    6 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. 2. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. 3. Use safety footwear, snug-...

  • Page 7: Operator Safety

    7 vibration and cold • it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phe- nomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individu- als, 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 in th...

  • Page 8: Symbols and Signs

    8 carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture warning!! Read and follow all safety precaution in the instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury. Wear eyes, ears and head protection carburetor adjustment - low speed mix...

  • Page 9: Decals

    9 locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. Decals e mission d ata an emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an e...

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    10 1. Chain brake locking lever/ hand guard 2. Throttle control lockout 3. Throttle trigger 4. Sprocket guard 5. Chain catcher 6. Air cleaner cover 7. Purge bulb 8. Guide bar 9. Saw chain 10. Choke knob n omenclature of p arts 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 11 15 17 18 3 7 10 12 13 14 16 19 20 21 11. On / off switch...

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    11 kick guard ® to bar instructions for saws with kick guard ® p/n 2894901 and symmetri- cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. 1. Install bolt (a) in rear hole (b) of kick guard ® and through front hole (c) in guide bar. 2. Important: dimple in kick guard ® (d) must engage recess in guide ba...

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    12 adjustment , chain tension important always loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain tension adjuster, otherwise clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Loosen two guide bar nuts, if necessary. 3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (l) clockwise ...

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    13 handling fuel danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 operation warning 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 com- plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or s...

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    15 when engine is hard to start warning clutch engages and chain may rotate when engine is started with throttle lock button engaged. Do not start engine before chain brake is locked . 1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. 2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brak...

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    16 running warning the saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if saw chain moves, adjust carburetor according to “carburetor adjustment” instructions in this manual, or see your dealer. 1. After engine starts, allow it to return to idle. 2. Move chain b...

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    17 warning read the echo “chain saw safety manual” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc- tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious or fatal injuries. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is difficult at times t...

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    18 warning 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 footing while working a...

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    19 bucking uphill position finish cut first cut board or flat stones don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical po- sition. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possible injury. Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces. Th...

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    20 important chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use bar/chain combinations shown in table above. Important if your kick guard is damaged or lost, contact your echo dealer for a replacement. For the name of the echo dealer nearest you, call: 1-800-432-echo (3246) or on the web at www.E...

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    21 m aintenance and c are warning 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 com- plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing...

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    22 b a 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 set- tings outside acceptable limits. Engine brea...

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    23 a b c d e f air filter 1. Close choke (a) (cold start position [ ). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover (b). Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter (c) and light...

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    24 sprocket • a damaged sprocket (c) will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain. • clean sprocket, clutch and bar mount area before instal- lation of bar. • check sprocket when you install new chain. When outer diameter of sprocket is worn 0.5mm (.020”) or more, replace it. Important some tree...

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    25 cooling system cleaning • remove spark plug lead. • remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover. • remove four (4) recoil starter housing screws and starter housing. • use a stiff bristle cleaning brush (do not use a metal brush) to remove dirt from cylinder fins in muffler and ignition...

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    26 exhaust port cleaning parts required: as needed: muffler gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover screws and remove muffler cover. 3. Place piston at top dead center. 4. Remove muffler bolts (a), eyeplate (b), muffler (c), and muffler gasket (d). Check parts for wear or damage, a...

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    27 s etting t he s aw c hain for setting saw chains, round file (4 mm: 5/32”) and flat file are used. • to keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder. - round file and flat file are available from your echo dealer. • file cutters as below. Type : 91px, 91vg hold file holder level d...

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    28 t roubleshooting t r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s tr a t s t' n s e o d tr a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o n d e g g o lc r e n ...

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    29 s torage after use • inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw. - completely clean every part and repair if neces- sary. - apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust. • remove chain and guide bar. • drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6 - 7 times to remove remaining fu...

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    30 t echnical d ata * technical data subject to change without notice. Model ............................................................................................. Cs-303t dimension l x w x h ..................................................................... 260 x 235 x 220 mm (10.2 x 9.3 ...

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    31 w arranty s tatements 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 use an...

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    32 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 engine p...

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    Consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com c26111001001/c26111999999 c26012001001/c26012999999 dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts /...