Echo CS-400F manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Instruction Manual X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / x77[...]

2 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-400F TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... ................... 2 Packing List ....................................................................................[...]

CS-400F PACKING LIST © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 3 PACKING LIST The ECHO product y ou purchased has been factory pre-as semb led for y our conv enience . Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and sa w chain installation and other assemb ly may be necessary . After opening the car ton, chec k for damage . Immediately notify your retailer or [...]

4 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-400F SAFETY Rules For Safe Operation Kic kback Saf ety Precautions for Ch ain 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 fast rev erse REA CTION, Ki[...]

CS-400F SAFETY © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 5 Correct Use Of Chain Brake Chain Brake Operation • Set the le ver in the unlock ed position before star ting to cut. • If the brak e is tripped by kic kback reaction, the chain will stop immediately . Relea se the throttle to av oid possib le damage to the engine or clutch. • Do not attempt to[...]

6 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-400F A utomatic Chain Brake Kic kback produced from the tip of the guide bar will tr ip the automatic chain br ake. T o mak e 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-400F SAFETY © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 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 hav e been specifically tr ained to do so . 17. All chain saw service, other than items listed in the Instr uction man [...]

8 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-400F Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r 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 it[...]

CS-400F SAFETY © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 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 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY CS-400F 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-400F SAFETY © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 11 Symbols and Signs Symbol form/s hape Symbol description/application Symbol form/sh ape 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 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAU ST / EVAPORATIVE) CS-400F 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, inf or mational messages preceded by symbols or ke y words. The f ollo w ing is an expla nation of those symbols and ke [...]

CS-400F DESCRIPTION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 13 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo 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. 1[...]

14 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-400F 1. Chain Brake Le ver/Front hand guar d - Locks and unloc ks the chain brak e to stop or allow sa w 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 wi[...]

CS-400F DESCRIPTION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 15 4. Drive Spr ocket - Drives sa w chain. 5. Clutch - T ur ns drive sproc ket when eng ine r pm is fast enough to provide the pow er needed for cut ting. Preparation For Use Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assemb ly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: The ma[...]

16 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION CS-400F 2. Mov e the chain brak e lev er (A) (F ront hand guard) fully rearward to remo ve or in stall the sproc ket guard (C). 3. Extend the knob le ver (D), th en tur n knob countercloc kwise to remov e knob and sproc ket guard. 4. Remov e guide bar and saw chain if n ecessar y . Note: See “Mainte[...]

CS-400F DESCRIPTION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 17 Adjusting Chain T ension Alwa ys loosen sprocke t guard knob bef ore tur ning the chain tension adjuster , otherwise the sprock et guard and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remov e air cleaner cov er and disconnect spark plug lead. 2. Loosen sproc ket guard kn ob. 3. Hold the bar nose up , and t[...]

18 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-400F 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 unin[...]

CS-400F OPERATION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 19 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 le[...]

20 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-400F 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 unit. En[...]

CS-400F OPERATION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 21 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 chok e control knob all the wa[...]

22 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-400F 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 brak e 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 ” posit[...]

CS-400F OPERATION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 23 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 chok e control knob out fully to stop engine. Return the unit[...]

24 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-400F • 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 [...]

CS-400F OPERATION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 25 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 the 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 opposite the notch and at a lev el about 5 cm (2 in.) ab[...]

26 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION CS-400F Bucking Buck ing is the sawing of a log or fallen 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 handles at a ll times. • Suppor t logs if possib le. • When cutting on a slope or hillside , alwa ys stand uphill. K [...]

CS-400F OPERATION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 27 Chain And Guide Bar Combination The f ollowing combination s are recommended f or model CS-400F . 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 [...]

28 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-400F 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[...]

CS-400F MAINTENANCE © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 29 Carburetor Adjustment Ev er y unit is run at the fa ctor y and the carbure tor 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 [...]

30 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-400F 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 [...]

CS-400F MAINTENANCE © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 31 Note: F ederal EP A regulations require all model y ear 2012 and later gasoline po wered 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[...]

32 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-400F Sprocket • A damaged sproc ket will cause premature damage or wear of sa w chain. • When the sproc ket has w or n out 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) or more, replace it. • Check spro cket when y ou install ne w chain. Replace it if wor n. Some tree sap and resins are corrosiv e. Thoroughly wash the [...]

CS-400F MAINTENANCE © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 33 Spark Arrestor Screen Carbon deposits in m uffler will cause drop in engine output and ov erheating. Spark arrestor screen must be check ed periodically . 1. Remov e air cleaner cov er and remo ve spark plug lead. 2. Remov e spark arrestor cov er (C) and screen (B) from muffler (A) body . 3. C[...]

34 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE CS-400F Setting The Saw Chain Impor tant points f or proper maintenance of sa w chain: • K eep the cutters sharp at all times. • K eep the left and the right cutters properly aligned. • Note that b lunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting perf or mance , increased vibration of ch ai[...]

CS-400F MAINTENANCE © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 35 • 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 ed ge of the depth[...]

36 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING CS-400F 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 OUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Ch eck Status Cause Remedy [...]

CS-400F STORAGE © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 37 STORAGE Storage After Use • Inspect and adjust e very par t of the chain saw . • Completely clean e v er y 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 completely . Press purge bulb 6 - 7 [...]

38 X7503253302 © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. TECHNICAL DATA CS-400F TECHNICAL DATA * T echnical data subject to change without notice . Model CS-400F Length 393 mm (15 .5 in.) Width with alum inum handle, 245 mm (9.6 in.) Width with plastic handle 243mm (9.56 in) Height 277 mm (10.1 in.) Dry weight 4.7 kg ( 10.4 lb.) Without ch ain and guide bar Engine Air-[...]

CS-400F WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 39 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-400F SERVICING INFORMATION © 12/2013 ECHO Inc. X7503253302 43 SERVICING INFORMATION Parts/Serial Number Genuine ECHO P ar ts and ECHO REPOWER™ P ar ts and Assemblies f or your ECHO p roducts are av ailable only from a n A uthorized ECHO Dealer . When you do need to buy par ts al ways hav e the Mo del Number and Ser ial Number of the u nit wit[...]

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