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Echo CS-300, CS-340, CS-345 manual

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    X7503203102 X750003241 04/03 Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODELS : CS-300 Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 CS-340 Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 CS-345 Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruction Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and underst[...]

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    2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION A. Kickback Safety Precaution for Chain Saw Users W ARNING! 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. T ip 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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    3 CONTENTS Page Rules for Safe Operation .................................................................................................. 2 T echnical Dat a ................................................................................................................. 4 Emission Data .............................................................[...]

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    4 TECHNICAL DA T A * T echnical data subject to change without notice. l e d o M 0 0 3 - S C0 4 3 - S C5 4 3 - S C n o i s n e m i DH x W x L m m0 2 2 x 5 3 2 x 0 6 25 4 2 x 5 3 2 x 0 8 3 h c n i7 . 8 x 2 . 9 x 2 . 0 16 . 9 x 2 . 9 x 0 . 5 1 t h g i e Wy r d , d a e h r e w o Pg k) b l 1 . 7 ( 2 . 3) b l 3 . 7 ( 3 . 3) b l 5 . 7 ( 4 . 3 r a b e d i[...]

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    5 DESCRIPTION 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 contents list to c[...]

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    6 1. Hand guard (Chain brake actuating lever) 2. Throttle control lockout 3. Throttle control trigger 4. Sprocket guard 5. Chain catcher 6. Air cleaner cover 7. Purge bulb 8. Guide bar 9. Saw chain 10 . Front handle 1 1 . On / Off switch 12 . Rear hand guard 1 3 . Fuel tank cap 1 4 . Pull starter 1 5 . Oil tank cap 1 6 . Throttle control latch 17 .[...]

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    7 B A PREP ARA TION FOR USE UP The machine may be delivered with guide bar (A), tip guard, and saw chain (B) separated. Install guide bar , tip guard, and saw chain as follows: W ARNING DANGER Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. CAUTION 1. All adjustments should be made cold. [...]

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    8 FUEL ST A TEMENT 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 tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. TWO STROKE OIL - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) an[...]

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    9 CS-345 CS-300 CS-340 A A B C Securely hold the saw. OPERA TION WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD • Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting. • Fill the fuel tank with fuel. • Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. • Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position. • Pull choke (B) all the way out (close position). • Pus[...]

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    10 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE • Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. (If fuel tank was emptied during previous operation, refill tank and push purge bulb 10 times.) • Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position. • Pull starter handle. • Choke may be used if necessary , but be sure to push it back on first firing sound. NOTE If engine[...]

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    11 Kickback CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL [NOTE] Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one- man job. It is difficult at times to t ake care for your own safety , so don’t assume the responsibility for a helper[...]

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    12 2” 45° 2” CAUTION 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. Y ou will need good footing while working and you should be able to work the[...]

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    13 Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical posi- tion. 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. There are a few basic rules which apply to all bucking operations. Keep both hands on the handles at all times. Sup[...]

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    14 INFORMA TION Kickback Safety Features The following features are recommended for this model as Kickback Safety Features. • Double Guard Low Kick T ype Guide Bar or Asymmetrical Low Kick T ype Guide Bar Note: Y our saw chain can be equipped with either of these bars. Reduced nose radius NOTE Use Oregon ® replacement guide bars. The following g[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE AND CARE AIR FILTER • Check before every use. • Pull choke (A) all the way out (close position). • Loosen bolt and remove air cleaner (B) cover and filter (C). • Lightly brush dust off filter, and inspect for damage. A B C D E F G H J AUTOMATIC OILER • The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 3 to 4 cc/mm [...]

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    16 SPARK PLUG • Check periodically • Gap = 0.65mm (.026 in.) • Replace if either electrode is worn, or if the insulator is fouled by oil or other deposits. • Torque = 145 – 155 kg*cm (125 – 135 in. lb.) CAUTION : Do not over-torque. COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING • Remove spark plug lead. • Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler c[...]

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    17 B A Before starting the unit for adjustment, check the follow- ing items: • The correct spark plug must be clean and properly gapped. • The air filter element must be clean and properly installed. • The muffler spark arrestor screen and exhaust port must be clear of carbon. • The standard bar and chain combination (see page 4) must be in[...]

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    18 W ARNING DANGER Use of replacement saw chain and/or 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 designated as, “LOW-KICKBACK,” that meets the ANSI B175.1-2000 Standard, and the Echo guide bar specified. CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR CO[...]

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    19 30° 85° 60° 91 0.64 mm (0.025”) Parallel Number indicates Chain type Number indicates Chain type 91S (SPROCKET) (DRIVE LINK) • Properly filed cutters are shown below . (T op plate angle) (Side plate angle) (T op plate cutting angle) (Depth gauge) • When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in oil and wash away filings completely be[...]

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    20 Fuel is not reaching carburetor Fuel is not reaching cylinder Engine does not start (or, is difficult to start) Engine cranks There is fuel in the tank Fuel is reaching carburetor Fuel is reaching cylinder There is spark at high tension cord end There is spark at plug Starting procedures correct No spark at high tension cord end. No spark at plu[...]

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    21 Improper fuel used ........................................ Use fuel with correct mixing ratio. Never use gasoline of poor quality. Spark plug defective (worn) .......................... Replace. Ouput (engine speed) insufficient Engine keeps running, but chain does not cut clean Output (engine speed) sufficient Engine overheated Firing function[...]

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    22 Kickback Motion: • When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. • Improper thrust cutting. CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation. Y ou should inquire through local government of fices, your employer or your local dealer to ensure t[...]

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    23 NOTES[...]

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    CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 www .echo-usa.com SER VICING INFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER TM Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts alwa[...]