Echo CS-271T manual

inSTruCTiOn manuaL CHain Saw CS-271T WARNING This chain saw is designed especially for tree service by a trained operator. Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X750-022 41 0 X750 323-720 0 echo, incorporated 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564 Phone [...]

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1 CS-271T RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 1. With a basi c understan ding of kic kback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. 2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front han[...]

2 CS-271T 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, hel pers , b yst and ers , o r a ny com bin atio n 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-fitting clothing and protecti[...]

3 CS-271T 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 lead to minor or moderate personal injury if [...]

4 CS-271T 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 can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Part Numbe[...]

5 CS-271T 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 dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the packing l[...]

6 CS-271T NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. 19 14 15 17 16 5 4 8 7 10 11 12 3 2 1 X524-004650 X505-006660 9 21 6 22 20 X505-002310 X505-002062 23 18 13 Part Number X 505-002310 Part Number X 505-006660 Part Number X 524-004650 R E P L A C E M E N T B A R A N D C H A I N GUIDE BAR CHAI[...]

7 CS-271T 1. Instruction 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. Front hand guard - Guard between the front handle and the saw chain for protecting the hand from i njuries and aidi[...]

8 CS-271T OPERATOR SAFETY VIBRATION AND COLD • It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, w hich 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 o f color and numbness in the fingers. The followi[...]

9 CS-271T 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 combustio n engines operated on forest, brush, and/or grass-covered areas[...]

10 CS-271T WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. KICK GUARD ® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches. For saws with Kick Guard ® P/N 2893201 and Symmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard) guide bars. 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick G[...]

11 CS-271T 4. Mount guide bar on stud and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. 5. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch cover (and spiked bumper; option ) over the guide bar stud. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole, br[...]

12 CS-271T Fuel Mix Chart 50 : 1 U.S. Metric Gasoline Oil Gasoline Oil Gallons US. fl. oz. L mL 1 2.6 4 80 2 5.2 8 160 5 12.8 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 teria[...]

13 CS-271T 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. IMPORTANT • Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hy[...]

14 CS-271T WARNING • After choke control knob is turned and then knob is r eturned t o origin al positi on, thro ttle 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 starting the engine, immediately squeeze and r[...]

15 CS-271T 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 level of fuel tank. • Fill the chain oil tank[...]

16 CS-271T 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 4400 r/min approximately. • Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication [...]

17 CS-271T 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 uncomfort able loud noi ses. • Do not let the tip of the bar touch anythin[...]

18 CS-271T 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 footing while working and you should be able to work th[...]

19 CS-271T 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 should kick- back, you may not have enough contro[...]

20 CS-271T 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 in the unlocked position before starting to cut. [...]

21 CS-271T End of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 55 cm (22 in.). 55 cm (22 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 appro[...]

22 CS-271T CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-271T . 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 pitch and having the same number of teeth. •[...]

23 CS-271T 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 des igned 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 equipp[...]

24 CS-271T CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations. In add iti on, th e car bur eto r i s e qui pp ed wit h “ H” (Hi gh Speed) and “L” (Low Speed) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before adjusting carburetor clean o[...]

25 CS-271T Oil filter Fuel filter Oil tank cap Fuel tank cap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Cleaner cover knob Air filter 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 filter. • Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed air, o[...]

26 CS-271T 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. SPROCKET • A damaged sprocket will cause premat[...]

27 CS-271T SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Shar pen low er edge Drive link Tie strap Right hand cutter Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Guard link Top plate Side plate Depth gau ge Hold the file horizontally 90° Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times. • Keep the left and the right cutters properly a[...]

28 CS-271T • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. - Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge. Properly filed cutters are shown in illustration. When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in[...]

29 CS-271T 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 cranks Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carbur[...]

30 CS-271T STORAGE AFTER USE * Technical data subject to change without notice. TECHNICAL DATA • Inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw. - Completely clean every part and repair if necessary. - Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust. • Remove chain and guide bar. • Drain fuel tank, pull starter slowly a few times to [...]

31 CS-271T 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 use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECH[...]

32 CS-271T 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 power product is a quality-engineered u[...]

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