Echo CS-360T manual

X7503242504 X750009914 04/12 W ARNING Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator ’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury . Cha[...]

2 R ules foR s afe o peRa tion A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users Copyright© 2012 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. B. Other Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator , helpers, bystanders, or any com - bination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A ch[...]

3 14. Keep the handles dry , clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas. 16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specically trained to do so. 17. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the Instruction Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by [...]

4 W ARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “W ARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specic action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury . CAUTION The safety[...]

5 Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Carburetor adjustment - High speed mixture Carefully read the Instruction manual Wear eyes, ears and head protection Carburetor adjustment - Low speed mixture Oil and gasoline mixture Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Chain oiler adjustment Chain br[...]

6 D esCRiption The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restric- tions, 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 [...]

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 n oMenCla tuRe of p aRts Cs-330t , Cs-360t 10 11 12 13 14 9. Fuel tank cap 10. Saw chain 1 1. Guide bar 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12. Sprocket guard 13. Catalyt[...]

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 p o 7. T urn saw over and check brake band (O) for cor- rect 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 esti[...]

10 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 W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or a[...]

11 o peRa tion IMPORT ANT This saw features a combination ignition/choke switch that automatically sets the throttle speed to fast idle for quick starting. Do not squeeze trigger during cold starts until after unit has started, or fast idle and choke set- tings will be released, and engine may not start. CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of the ch[...]

12 5. Lay unit on a at, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all obstacles. Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle trigger lockout (C), but do not depress throttle trigger (D). 6. Pull starter handle (F) several times until engine starts, or rst starting sound is heard. (7 pulls maximum) 7. Move ignition/choke lever back to[...]

13 A A E D D STOPPING 1. Release throttle trigger (D) and move lever (A) rearward to STO P ( O ) position. 2. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake. NOTE If engine does not stop, move ignition/choke lever forward to choke position ( ) to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop swit[...]

14 W ARNING Read the ECHO “CHAIN SA W 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 difcult at times to take care for your own safety , so don’[...]

15 W ARNING 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 rst 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 without [...]

16 Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical po- sition. 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[...]

17 M aintenanCe anD C aRe W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep 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 com - plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool [...]

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

19 A B C GUIDE BARS AND OIL HOLES • Follow instructions for “Guide Bar and Saw Chain – Install/Re - move”. • Clean after each use -Clean the grooves (A) of the guide bar with a small screw- driver . -Clean oil holes (B) with a wire. NOTE: Symmetrical shaped Guide Bars should be inverted each time the chain is removed to extend guide bar l[...]

20 D Starter Side 1. Remove air lter cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove plastic plug in side handle mount (D), and remove side handle mounting screw . 3. Remove four starter cover screws and remove starter cover . 4. Using a stiff bristle cleaning brush (do not use a metal brush), remove debris from ywheel and ignition coil area. 5. [...]

21 B C D E F G 6. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust ports (G). 5. Remove mufer nuts (B), washer sets (C), eyeplate (D), mufer (E), and mufer gasket (F). Check parts for wear or damage, and replace if necessary . IMPORT ANT If mufer mounting studs loosened during mufer nut removal, tighten stu[...]

22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. Dur- ing the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has bee[...]

23 HIGH AL TITUDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. 2. Stop engine. 3. Start engine and turn the HI speed needle (A) lean (CW) until the engine runs between 13,500 and 14,500 RPM. Then turn the LO speed needle lean (B) (CW) until the engine does not hesitate when accelerated. DO NOT REMOVE LIMITE[...]

24 For setting saw chains, round le (4 mm ø: 5/32”) and at le are used. • T o keep correct position and correct angle, use the le holder . - Round le and at le 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 ED[...]

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26 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ces, 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 [...]

27 TESTING THE BRAKE • Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm. • Hold the saw rmly by the handles and accelerate the en - gine to a fast idle. OPERA TION • Set the lever in the released position before starting to cut. • If the brake is tripped by kick back reaction, the chain will stop. Immediately r[...]

28 t eChniCal D a t a * T echnical data subject to change without notice. Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. Do not use alternative fuels such as E-15 or E-85. Model CS-330T CS-360T Dimension L x W x H mm inch Weight Power head, dry kg Type Displacement 32.6 (1.989 cu[...]

29 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 material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair [...]

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31 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

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