Echo CS-355T 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 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404[...]

2 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-355T TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............ ...................... ....................... ...................... ....................... ........ ........ ....................... ..................... 2 Packing List ............... .................... ... ... .. ...................[...]

CS-355T PACKING LIST © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 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 retail[...]

4 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-355T 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, K[...]

CS-355T SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 5 Correct Use Of Chain Brake CHAIN BRAKE OPERA TION • 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 attem[...]

6 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-355T A UT OMA TIC 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 wood[...]

CS-355T SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 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 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-355T 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-355T SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 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 operatin[...]

10 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-355T 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 inad[...]

CS-355T SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 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” pos[...]

12 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAU ST / EVAPORATIVE) CS-355T 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 [...]

CS-355T DESCRIPTION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 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 matio[...]

14 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-355T 1. Chain Brake Le ver/Front hand guar d - Guard between the f ront handle and the sa w chain for protecting the hand from inju r ies and aiding in control of the chain sa w if the hand slips off the handle . 2. Tip guar d - Anti-kickbac k device attached to the bar nose . 3. Saw c hain - Chain[...]

CS-355T DESCRIPTION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 15 Preparation For Use Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, 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 T o [...]

16 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-355T 5. Mount guide bar on studs (E) and slide toward sproc ket (H) to make sa w chain installation easier . Install saw chain aro und sprock et and guide bar as sho wn, with cutters on top of guide bar f acing fo rward. 6. Install sproc ket guard o ver guide bar studs . Ensure chain tension adjust[...]

CS-355T OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 17 3. Hold the bar nose up , and turn the adjuster screw (A) clockwise until chain contacts underside of the bar . 4. Tighten nuts with the bar nose he ld up. 5. Pull the chain around the bar by hand. L oosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots . Tighten guide bar nu ts to 20 – 23 N•m (175 ?[...]

18 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-355T Handling Fuel 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 fu el. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen f[...]

CS-355T OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 19 Stored two-strok e fuel ma y separate . AL W A YS shak e fuel container thoroughly bef ore each use. Chain Lubricant Note: Cap indication - Fuel/oil tanks are indicated b y the follo wing illustrations Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation red uces friction between the chain and the[...]

20 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-355T Starting Cold 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. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture . Do not ov er fill. 3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubr icant[...]

CS-355T OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 21 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. Mov e control le ver (A) to ( RUN ( I )) position. 3. Securely hold the chain sa w as shown and pull[...]

22 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-355T Stopping 1. Release throttle trigger (B ) and allow engine to idle . 2. Mov e ignition s witch (A) down to “stop” position. Note: If engine does not stop , move the control lev er to chok e position ( ) to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to chec k and repair stop [...]

CS-355T OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 23 • 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 [...]

24 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-355T Felling the T ree A falling tree can seriously damage anyth ing 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! Bef ore cutting, clear the area around the tree . Y ou will need good f ootin[...]

CS-355T OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 25 Don’t cut with the sa w ov erhead or aligned v er tically with your body . If the saw should kic kback, y ou ma y not hav e enough control to pre vent possib le injur y . 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 [...]

26 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-355T Chain And Guide Bar Combination The f ollowing combination s are recommended f or model CS-355T . 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 [...]

CS-355T MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 27 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 serv[...]

28 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-355T 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 [...]

CS-355T MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 29 Air Filter 1. Check bef ore ev er y use. 2. Close chok e ( ). Brush accumulated dir t from air cleaner area. 3. T ur n air cleaner co ver k nob (C) countercloc kwise by 90° and remo ve co ver (B) and air filter (A). 4. Lightly brush dust off air filter , or clean with compressed air , or repl[...]

30 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-355T Note: F ederal EP A regulations require all model year 20 12 and later gasoline pow ered engines produced f or sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When ser vicing model y ear 2012 and later equipment, onl[...]

CS-355T MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 31 • Check sp rock et when you install ne w chain. Replace it if worn. Some tree sap and resins are corrosiv e. Thoroughly wash the guide bar and sproc ket areas after each use , then coat metal par ts with light oil. Cooling System Cleaning • Check periodically . • Clogged fins will result[...]

32 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-355T Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e spark plug cov er and remov e spar k plug. 2. Release chain brak e, remo ve guide bar nuts, sproc ket guard, guide bar , and chain. 3 . R e mo ve m uf f le r co ver. 4. Place piston at top dead center . 5. Remov e muffler . Check pa r ts f or wear or d[...]

CS-355T MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 33 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 cha [...]

34 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-355T • 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 edge of the depth [...]

CS-355T TROUBLESHOOTING © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ig nition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OU BLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy [...]

36 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE CS-355T STORAGE Storage After Use • Inspect and adjust e very par t of the chain sa w . • 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 complet ely . Press purge bulb 6 - 7 [...]

CS-355T TECHNICAL DATA © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 37 TECHNICAL DATA * T echnical data subject to change without notice . Model CS-355T Length 287 mm (11 .3 in.) Width 244 mm (9.6 in.) Height 220 mm (8.7 in.) Dry weight 3.5 kg ( 7.72 lb.) Without chain and guide bar Engine Air-cooled two-stroke single cylinder Displacem e nt 35.8 mL (2.18 cu. [...]

38 X7503320105 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS CS-355T 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 workmanshi[...]

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CS-355T SERVICING INFORMATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503320105 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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