Echo CS-360T manual

X7503242004 X750007744 06/06 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 understood for proper and safe operation. Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODELS : CS-330T CS-360T[...]

2 R ULES FOR S AFE O PERA TION A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users B. Other Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Se- rious injury to the operator , helpers, byst and- ers, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. 2 . Do not operate[...]

3 7. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running. 8 . Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. 9. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear , and the muffler away from your body . 10. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,[...]

4 C ONTENTS Page Rules for Safe Operation .................................................................................................. 2 T echnical Dat a ................................................................................................................. 5 Emission Data ............................................................[...]

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6 E MISSION D ATA D ESCRIPTION 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 c[...]

7 1. Hand guard (Chain brake actuating lever) 2. Ignition/Choke Lever 3. Throttle control trigger 4. Throttle control lockout 5. Air cleaner cover 6. Pull starter 7. Front handle 8. Oil tank cap 9. Fuel tank cap N OMENCLA TURE OF P ARTS CS-330T , CS-360T 10 11 12 13 14 1 0. Saw chain 1 1. Guide bar 1 2. Sprocket guard P/N 89019130131 * If a decal c[...]

8 KICK GUARD® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS For saws with Kick Guard ® P/N 2894901 and symmetri- cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard ® and through front hole (C) in guide bar . 2. IMPORT ANT : Dimple in Kick Guard ® (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E). 3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until [...]

9 7. Turn saw over and check brake band (O) for correct position around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not in place around drum, remove clutch cover, make sure brake is released, and reinstall. DANGER Never operate saw if chain brake does not function properly , otherwise saw damage and serious personal injury could result. See “T esting the B[...]

10 F UEL AND L UBRICANT NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. FUEL ST A TEMENT GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gaso[...]

11 CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life. • use bar and chain oil of high quality for this purpose. • Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems. • Use ECHO bar and chain oil. • When ECHO bar[...]

12 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE 1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. 2. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. 3. Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all obstacles.Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle trigger lockout, but do not depress throttle trigger. [...]

13 W ARNING DANGER Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc- tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious or fatal injuries. 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[...]

14 W ARNING DANGER 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 saw wi[...]

15 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[...]

16 / T N E N O P M O C M E T S Y S E C N A N E T N I A M E R U D E C O R P D ' Q E R L L I K S L E V E L R O Y L I A D E R O F E B E S U Y R E V E L E U F E R 3 S H T N O M 0 9 R O S R U O H 6 S H T N O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y 0 0 6 S R U O H s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P [...]

17 AIR FIL TER 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soake[...]

18 SP ARK PLUG • Check periodically. IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove air cleaner cover. 2. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 3. Gap = 0.65 mm (0.026 in) 4. Replace if electrode is worn, or if the insulator is fouled by oil or other deposits 5. Torque = 150 – 1[...]

19 MUFFLER SP ARK ARRESTOR IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. Remove air filter cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket guard. 3. Remove three muffler cover screws and remove muffler cover. 4. Remov[...]

20 LOW ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Engines that have been adjusted to operate at high altitudes must be readjusted to operate properly at altitudes below 2000 feet. 1. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. 2. Stop engine. 3. Start engine and turn the high-speed needle (A) rich (CCW) until the engine runs between 13,500 an[...]

21 The following combinations may be used on CS-330T and CS-360T. C HAIN AND G UIDE B AR C OMBINA TIONS *Reduced nose radius symmetrical bars (OREGON name — Double Guard) L E D O M R A B H T G N E L K C A B K C I K W O L R A B D R A U G N I A H C W A S K C A B K C I K W O L K C I K D R A U G N / P R A B N I A H C . O N T R A P S K N I LE P Y TH C[...]

22 For setting saw chains, round file (4 mm ø: 5/32”) and flat file are used. • T o keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder . - Round file and flat file are available from your Echo Dealer . • File cutters as below . T ype : 91VG HOLD FILE HOLDER LEVEL Depth gauge ONE FIFTH OF FILE DIAMETER REMAINS ABOVE CUTTER EDGE T o [...]

23 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[...]

24 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 functio[...]

25 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 that your chain saw conforms to the required safety standard. Echo chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply [...]

26 TESTING THE BRAKE • St art the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm. • Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle. • Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding the saw firmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the thrott[...]

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