Echo CS-352 manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is liter ature are as accurate as kno wn at the time of publ ication, b ut are subject to change without not ice . Illustr ations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard eq uipment. Instruction Manual X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404[...]

2 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-352 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............ ...................... ....................... ...................... ....................... ........ ........ ....................... ..................... 2 Packing List ............... .................... ... ... .. ....................[...]

CS-352 PACKING LIST © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 3 PACKING LIST The ECHO product y ou purchased has been f actory pre-as sembled f or yo ur conv en ience. Due to pac kaging restrictions, guide bar and sa w chain installation and other assemb ly may be n ecessar y . After opening the car ton, chec k f or damage . Immediately notify y our retaile[...]

4 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-352 SAFETY Rules For Safe Operation Kic kback Saf ety Precautions fo r Chain Saw Users 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 ma y cause a lightning f ast rev erse REA CTION, Ki[...]

CS-352 SAFETY © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 5 Correct Use Of Chain Brake Chain Brake Operation • Set the le ver in the unlock ed position bef ore star ting to cut. • If the brak e is tripped by kic kback reaction , the chain will stop immediately . Relea se the thrott le to a vo id possib le damage to the engine or clutch. • Do not attempt[...]

6 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-352 A utomatic Chain Brake Kic kback produced from the tip of th e guide bar will tr ip the automatic chain br ake. T o make sure that the automatic chain brak e operates properly , f ollow these steps: 1. Stop the engine . 2. Hold the saw with the guide bar appro ximately 55 cm (22 in.) abov e a wooden [...]

CS-352 SAFETY © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 7 14. K eep the handles dry , clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture . 15. Operate the chain saw only in well v entilated areas . 16. Do not operat e a chain saw in a tree unless y ou ha ve been specifica lly trained to do so . 17. All chain saw service, other than items listed in the Instr uction man [...]

8 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-352 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and ph ysical de xter ity [...]

CS-352 SAFETY © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 9 The ignition components  of thi s machine generate an electromagnetic field  during opera tion which may interfere with some pacemakers.  To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating[...]

10 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-352 All over head electrical conductors and com munications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against el ectrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may resul t. Do not operate this product indoors or in inade[...]

CS-352 SAFETY © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 11 Symbols and Signs Symbol form/s hape Symbol description/application Symbol fo rm/shape Symbol description/application WARNING!! Read and follow all safety precaution in the instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury. Choke control “Cold Start” posi[...]

12 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAU ST / EVAPORATIVE) CS-352 Manual Safety Symbols an d Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself , y ou will find saf ety aler ts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or ke y words . The follo w ing is an e xplanation of those symbols and k ey w[...]

CS-352 DESCRIPTION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 13 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Mak e sure the deca l(s) is legib le and th at y ou underst and and f ollow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instr uctions f or specific inf or mation[...]

14 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-352 1. Chain Brake Le ver/Front hand guar d - Locks and unloc ks the chain brak e to stop or allo w saw chain rotation. Guard betw een the front handle and the sa w chain helps protect the hand from injuries if the hand slips off the handle . 2. Spark arrestor m uffler or spark arrestor muffler wit[...]

CS-352 DESCRIPTION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 15 Preparation For Use Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assemb ly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: The machine ma y be deliv ered with guide bar , tip guard, and saw chain separ ated. Install guide bar , tip guard, and sa w chain as f ollows . Tip Guard to B[...]

16 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-352 5. Unlock th e chain brak e, and mount guide bar on stu ds (C) and slide tow ard sprock et (E) to make sa w chain insta llation easier . Install chain with cutters on top of guide ba r facing f orward. 6. Install the sproc ket guard o ver the guid e bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin [...]

CS-352 DESCRIPTION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 17 6. Assemble components in re verse order . 7. K eep chain properly tensioned at all times . Note: All chains require frequen t adjustments.[...]

18 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-352 OPERATION Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% etha nol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gaso line engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unint[...]

CS-352 OPERATION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 19 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approv ed fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-strok e oil to gasoline . 3. Close container and shak e to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline , close fuel container , and remix. Spilled fuel is a lea[...]

20 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-352 Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 complete stop befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing un it. En[...]

CS-352 OPERATION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 21 2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture . Do not ov er fill. 3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubr icant. Do not o ver fill. 4. Mov e ignition s witch (A) to “ RU N ” position. 5. Push purge pump (B) 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visib le in purge pump . 6. Pull chok e control knob all the wa [...]

22 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-352 Starting Warm Engine Make sure the bar and chain are free from a ny obstruction when starting the chain saw. 1. Mov e chain brak e le ver fully f orward to loc k chain brake bef ore star ting. 2. Confir m there is fuel a nd chain oil in the tanks. 3. Mov e ignition s witch to “ RU N ” positio[...]

CS-352 OPERATION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 23 Stopping 1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle . 2. Mov e ignition s witch (A) down to “stop” position. Note: If engine does not stop , pull chok e control knob out fully to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to chec k and repair stop s witch bef ore st[...]

24 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-352 • Do not let the tip of the bar touch an ything while the engine is running. At cutting spee d the chain is moving at a high rate of speed. Should the tip co ntact a limb or log while the chain is moving, the tip will be p ushed upward with considerable force. This is known as kickback. Avoid i[...]

CS-352 OPERATION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 25 Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to f all. Cut a notch about 1/3 of the w ay into th e tree. The position of this notch is impor tant since the tree will try to fall “into ” the notch. The f elling cut is made on the side oppo site the notch and at a le ve l about 5 cm (2 in.) a[...]

26 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-352 Bucking Buck ing is the sa wing of a log or f allen tree into smaller pieces . There are a f ew basic rules which apply to all b ucking operation s. • K eep both hands on the ha ndles at all times. • Suppor t logs if possib le. • When cutting on a slope or hillside , alwa ys stand uphill. K[...]

CS-352 OPERATION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 27 Chain And Guide Bar Combination The f ollowing combination s are recommended f or model CS-352. Use of replacement saw chain and/o r guide bar other than that specified, or operation without the “tip guard” in place, may cause severe kickback resulting in serious injury.Only use saw chain des[...]

28 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-352 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 complete stop befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servi[...]

CS-352 MAINTENANCE © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 29 Carburetor Adjustment Ev er y unit is run at the fa ctor y and the carb uretor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations . In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “ H ” (High Speed) and “ L ” (Lo w Speed) needle adjustment limite rs that prev ent settings outside acceptab le l[...]

30 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-352 Air Filter 1. Check bef ore ev er y use. 2. Close chok e ( ). 3. Press hand guard f orward and close chok e. 4. Release the cylinder cov er latches(C) and remov e cylinder cov er (A) and air filter (B). 5. Lightly brush dust off air filter , or clean with compressed air , or replace the air fil[...]

CS-352 MAINTENANCE © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 31 Oil Filter • Check periodically . • Do not allow dust to enter into oil tank. • A clogged oil filter (B) will aff ect the nor mal lubricating system. 1. Using a wire bent into the shape of a ho ok, pull filter out through gas por t, and inspect filter . 2. If the filter is dir ty , wash i[...]

32 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-352 Cooling System Cleaning • Check periodically . • Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. 1. Remov e cylinder cov er and star ter . 2. Use compressed air or w ooden tool to remov e dir t and dust from between fin s to let cooling air pass easily . Spark Arrestor Muffler • The spar[...]

CS-352 MAINTENANCE © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 33 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e cylinder cov er and remov e spar k plug lead. 2. Place piston at top dead center . 3. Remov e muffler . Check pa r ts f or wear or damage, and replace if necessary . Ne ver use a metal tool to scr ape carbon from the e xhaust por t. Do not scratch the c[...]

34 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-352 Setting The Saw Chain Impor tant points f or proper maintenance of saw chain : • K eep the cutters sharp at all times. • K eep the left and the right cutters properly align ed. • Note that b lunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting perf or mance , increased vibration of ch ai[...]

CS-352 MAINTENANCE © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 35 • Place the depth gaug e tool fir mly on guidebar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the d epth gauge tool. • One fifth of the file diameter remains abo ve cutter edge . • Be sure to round off the front ed ge of the depth [...]

36 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING CS-352 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Ne ver test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OU BLESHOOTING CHART Problem Ch eck Status Cause Remedy [...]

CS-352 STORAGE © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 37 STORAGE Storage After Use • Inspect and adjust e v er y par t of the chain saw . • Completely clean e very par t and repair if necessar y . • Apply thin coating of oil on metal par ts to pre vent rust. • Remov e chain and guide bar . • Drain fuel tank completely . Press purge bulb 6 - 7 t[...]

38 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. TECHNICAL DATA CS-352 TECHNICAL DATA * T echnical data subject to change without notice . Model CS-352 Length 396 mm (15 .6 in.) Width 232 mm (9.1 in.) Height 273 mm (10.7 in.) Dry weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lb.) Without chain and guide bar Engine Air-cooled two-st roke single cylinder Displacem ent 34 .0 mL (2.075 cu. i[...]

CS-352 WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 39 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workmanship[...]

40 X7503272504 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS CS-352 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

CS-352 NOTES © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 41 NOTES[...]

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CS-352 SERVICING INFORMATION © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503272504 43 SERVICING INFORMATION Parts/Serial Number Genuine ECHO P ar ts and ECHO REPOWER™ P ar ts and Assemblies f or y our ECHO products are av ailable only from an A uthorized ECHO Dealer . When y ou do need to buy parts always hav e the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you.[...]

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