Echo CS-450 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 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404[...]

2 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-450 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............ ...................... ....................... ...................... ....................... ........ ........ ....................... ..................... 2 Packing List ............... .................... ... ... .. ....................[...]

CS-450 PACKING LIST © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-450 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-450 SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-450 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 35 cm (14 in.) abov e a wooden [...]

CS-450 SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-450 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-450 SAFETY © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-450 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-450 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 11 The safety alert symbol accompanie d by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls atten tion to an act or condi[...]

12 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-450 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Mak e sure the deca l(s) is legib le and that y ou understand and f ollo w 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.[...]

CS-450 DESCRIPTION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 13 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[...]

14 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-450 5. Clutch - T urns dr iv e sprock et when engine rpm is fast enough to pro vide the powe r needed for cut ting. Preparation For Use Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assemb ly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Using improper replacement components or removi ng sa[...]

CS-450 DESCRIPTION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 15 Note: See “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/sa w chain maintenance procedures . 6. F or initial setup , install the spiked b umper (F) on the front of machine with 5x12 mm bolts (E). 7. Mount guide bar on studs (G) and slide to ward sproc ket (K) to make sa w chain installation e[...]

16 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-450 Adjusting Chain T ension Alwa ys loose n sprock et guard n uts bef ore turning the chain tension adjuster , otherwise the sprock et guard and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Loosen air cleaner co ver kno b and remov e air cleaner cov er . 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen sproc ket guard n[...]

CS-450 OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 17 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[...]

18 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-450 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[...]

CS-450 OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 19 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[...]

20 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-450 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 choke control kno b all the wa [...]

CS-450 OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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. Confir m there is fuel a nd chain oil in the tanks. 3. Mov e ignition s witch to “ RU N ” positio[...]

22 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-450 7. Be sure that sa w chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released. 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 choke control knob ou t fully to stop engine. Return the unit [...]

CS-450 OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 i[...]

24 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-450 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[...]

CS-450 OPERATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 25 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[...]

26 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-450 Chain And Guide Bar Combination The f ollowing combination s are recommended f or model CS-450. 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 replacement [...]

CS-450 MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 servi[...]

28 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-450 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[...]

CS-450 MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 29 Air Filter 1. Check bef ore ev er y use. 2. Close chok e ( ). 3. Remov e air cleaner cov er (A) and air filter (B). 4. Lightly brush dust off air filter , or clean with compressed air , or replace the air filter . 5. Install air filter and co ver . Spark Plug • Check periodically . • The st[...]

30 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-450 Automatic Oiler • The discharge v olume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to appro ximately 4 mL/min at 7000 r/min, prior to shipment from f actor y . • Alwa ys check oil discharge when in use . • T ur n adjusting scre w (A) countercloc kwise to increase oil v olume, cloc kwise to decrea[...]

CS-450 MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 31 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 in poor engine cooling. 1. Remov e air cleaner cov er , cylinder cov e[...]

32 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-450 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e air cleaner co ver and remo ve spark plug lead. 2. Remov e guide bar and sa w chain. See "Guide Bar a nd Sa w Chain Installation/Remov al." 3. Remov e muffler suppor t bra cket (A). 4. Place piston at top dead center . 5. Remov e muffler . Che[...]

CS-450 MAINTENANCE © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 i[...]

34 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-450 • 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 g[...]

CS-450 TROUBLESHOOTING © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 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 E[...]

36 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE CS-450 STORAGE Storage After Use • Inspect and adjust e ver y 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-450 TECHNICAL DATA © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 37 TECHNICAL DATA * T echnical data subject to change without notice . Model CS-450 Length 400 mm (15 .7 in.) Width 252 mm (9.9 in.) Height 278 mm (10. 9 in .) Dry weight 5.1 kg ( 11.2 lb.) Without chain and guide bar Engine Air-cooled two-stroke single cylinder Displacem ent 45 .0 mL (2.746 c [...]

38 X7503196706 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS CS-450 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[...]

CS-450 WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 39 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

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CS-450 SERVICING INFORMATION © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503196706 47 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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