Echo CS-3000, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... CS 3400 TYPE 1E Serial Number 3942 Up CS 3450 TYPE 1E Serial Number 5120 Up WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanInstruction ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe operation X7503202004 89865039234 09 01 ...

Page 2: ...ill help you reduce kickback and main tain control of the saw Don t let go 3 Make sure that the area in which you are cut ting is free from obstructions Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log branch or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw 4 Cut at high engine speeds 5 Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height 6 Follow manufacturer s sharpening an...

Page 3: ...ll ventilated areas 16 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so 17 Allchainsawservice otherthantheitemslisted in the Instruction Manual maintenance instruc tions should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel For example if im proper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the fly wheel in order to re...

Page 4: ... H C E h t i w o i t a r 1 0 5 l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u t o n o D d e d a e l n u e n a t c o 9 8 E B T M 5 1 r o l o h o c l a l y h t e 0 1 n a h t e r o m y t i c a p a C k n a T r e t i l S U z o l f 6 8 5 2 0 l i O n i a h c d n a r a B l i o r o t o m r o l i o n i a h c d n a r a b O H C E y t i c a p a C k n a T r e t i l S U z o l f 5 5 1 0 r a b e d i u...

Page 5: ... 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 11 On Off switch 12 Rear hand guard 13 Fuel tank cap 14 Pull starter 15 Oil tank cap 16 Throttle control latch 17 Tip guard 18 Lanyardring 18 ...

Page 6: ... in fully released position to install sprocket guard to saw Install sprocket guard C and tighten guide bar nuts finger tight Adjust saw chain tension as instructed in Adjust ment Chain Tension ADJUSTMENT CHAIN TENSION Loosen two guide bar nuts Turn the adjuster slot clockwise until the chain touches the bottom of the bar Hold the bar nose up and tighten the chain until there is no clearance betwe...

Page 7: ...ine 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline and remix 5 Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from containerandsurroundingarea IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabi lizer is added Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before e...

Page 8: ...E IS HARD TO START Press throttle control lockout down while holding throttle trigger and push in throttle control latch Pull starter handle When engine starts immediately squeeze throttle trigger to release the latch CAUTION Clutch engages and chain will rotate when engine is started with throttle control latch engaged After engine starts release throttle trigger to idle engine Never use the thro...

Page 9: ...e lever fully rearward to release chain brake Squeeze throttle trigger with throttle control lockout gradually to increase engine speed Saw chain starts rmoving when the engine reaches approximately 4200 rpm Ensure proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released STOPPING Rel...

Page 10: ...Start the engine see that it is running properly Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open and start the cut If the chain is properly sharpened the cutting should be relatively effortless It is not necessary to press down hard to make the saw cut Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and cutting will actually be more difficult Some material may adversely affect the housings of you...

Page 11: ... through to the notch with the felling cut The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut about 2 will act as a hinge when the tree falls guiding it in the desired direction When the tree starts to fall kill the engine place the saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly To fell big trees with a diameter exceeding twice the bar length start the notching cuts from one side and draw t...

Page 12: ...in dig into the earth it is harmful for the saw and you stand a good chance of being struck by flying debris To cut the trunk use the bucking and two cut sequence shown The first cut should be no deeper than one third the trunk diameter WARNING KICKBACK IS DANGEROUS Kickback is generated when the rotation of the chain is ar rested for some reason The most dangerous effect of this action occurs whe...

Page 13: ... radius same pitch and having the same number of teeth A hard nose guide bar having the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar Low Kick Guard Link Type Saw Chain The low kick guard link chain must be maintained correctly Follow instruction SETTING THE CHAIN in Instruction Manual Front Handle Guard The front handle guard must be installed correctly and kept in good condition Chain Brake...

Page 14: ...n it FUEL STRAINER Checkperiodically Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank Cloggedstrainerwillcausedifficultyinstartingengineor abnormalitiesinengineperformance Pick up the fuel strainer F through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like When the strainer is dirty wash it in suitable cleaning fluid When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty rinsing the tank out with suitable cleaning f...

Page 15: ...istle cleaning brush do not use a metal brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins in muffler and ignition coil areas CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT ENGINEBREAK IN New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made Duringthebreak inperiodyourengineperformance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as re...

Page 16: ...nt screw B CW until the saw chain begins to move then turn the screw CCW until saw chain stops moving Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your author...

Page 17: ...holder Round file and flat file are available from your Echo Dealer File cutters as below Type 91VG HOLDFILEHOLDER LEVEL Depth gauge ONEFIFTHOFFILEDIAMETER REMAINSABOVECUTTEREDGE To sharpen other types of chains follow chain manufacturer s instructions 30 PUSH FILE AS SHOWN Keep this angle Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes Then file top of depth gauge wit...

Page 18: ...supply sufficient oil to it rotate the chain slowly to wash away the filings before using again If the chain saw is operated with filings clogged in the groove the saw chain and the guide bar will be damaged prematurely If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin for instance clean it with kerosene and soak it in oil CHAIN TYPE AND SPROCKET PITCH Saw chain should be used with corresponding pitched ...

Page 19: ...ust Disas semble and clean Fuel leaking from fixing surfaces Retighten all screws of carburetor Air valve fuel tank cap does not worknormally Replace or Clean Fuel pump does not operate Check impulse drilling Fuel inlet needle valve clogged with dust Clean Metering lever spring not placed in dent of lever Correct Muffler sticky with fuel Fuel mixture is too rich Start the engine several times with...

Page 20: ...sary Cylinder chromium plating peeled Replace cylinder or worn out Exhaust port clogged with carbon Clean as necessary Throttle is not fully open Readjust Chain tension incorrect Adjust Chain wrongly set Set correctly Depth incorrect Readjust Chain saw pressed against tree to firmly Press lightly Clutch shoe worn out Replace No oil in tank Refill Oil delivery incorrect Adjust Oil contaminated with...

Page 21: ...erformance is maintained in compliance with the Standard B175 1 2000 INSTALLATION Echo recommends that the chain brake should be serviced by an authorized Echo servicing dealer OPERATION 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 release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engine or clutch Do ...

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Page 24: ... Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur ance that authorized warranty work will be done It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English Spanish or English French are available ...