Echo CS-3510, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...xhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury Note This product complies with CAN ICES 2 NMB 2 ...

Page 2: ... 7 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 12 International Symbols 17 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 18 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 20 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 20 Description 21 Preparation For Use 23 Operation 26 Fuel 26 Chain Lubricant 29 Winter Operation 31 Starting Cold Engine 31 Starting Warm Engine 32 Running 33 Stopping 34 Checking Chain Tension ...

Page 3: ...ent 44 Air Filter 45 Spark Plug 45 Check Fuel System 46 Fuel Filter 46 Oil Filter 47 Guide Bar 47 Sprocket 47 Cooling System Cleaning 48 Spark Arrestor Muffler 48 Spark Arrestor Screen 48 Exhaust Port Cleaning 49 Setting The Saw Chain 50 Troubleshooting 53 Storage 55 Storage After Use 55 Specifications 56 Notes 57 Product Registration 58 ...

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Page 6: ...ich could result in serious personal injury The optional Kick GuardTM device is not installed on the guide bar when you purchase your chain saw The optional Kick GuardTM can be used in a majority of cutting operations and is especially recommended for beginners homeowners or chain saw novices Most cutting operations can be accomplished with the optional Kick GuardTM in place Do not rely exclusivel...

Page 7: ...Cut at high engine speeds 5 Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height 6 Follow manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain 7 Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent Correct Use Of Chain Brake Chain Brake Operation Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut If the brake is tripped by kickback reaction t...

Page 8: ...d with wood chips function of the brake may deteriorate Always keep the device clean Do not increase engine RPM while the chain brake is locked Do not use a bar and chain combination other than those specified in this manual For your own safety do not remove the chain brake system The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of op...

Page 9: ...1 3 Automatic Chain Brake Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly follow these steps 1 Stop the engine 2 Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately 35 cm 14 inches above a wooden surface Right hand should hold the rear handle and left hand should hold the front handle 3 Release the front ha...

Page 10: ... 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 improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released 11 Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw down 12 Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings ...

Page 11: ...until the hole is sufficiently large so as to introduce the entire nose tip of the guide bar This technique should reduce the danger of kickback 25 Allow your chainsaw to cool before refueling and do not smoke while refueling Chain saws shall be used in accordance with the operating instructions and safety precautions listed in the operator s manual s It shall be the responsibility of the owner to...

Page 12: ...erious or fatal injury Unit includes safety devices that reduce the likelihood of kickback Chain brake brake actuated by kickback energy not manual activation Reduced kickback guide bar reduced nose radius guide bar Low kickback saw chain saw chain that meets ANSI kickback performance requirements when configured with the bar chain recommendations in this manual Front hand guard a structural barri...

Page 13: ...ent and physical dexterity may not be good If you are tired or sick If you are taking medication If you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit For additional safety a full face shield can be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide p...

Page 14: ...ose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth Keep clothing buttoned or zipped and keep shirt tails tucked in Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITH BARE FEET Keep long hair away from engine and air intake Retain hair with cap or net Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which ...

Page 15: ...od blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing ...

Page 16: ...nd and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages This unit is not insulated against ele...

Page 17: ... and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided Measured maximum kickback value without brake for approved bar and chain combinations Both of the operator s hands must be used to operate ...

Page 18: ...ct itself you will find safety alerts and helpful informational messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Purge Pump De Compression Device STOP Momentary STOP Switch Symbol Description Symbol Description STOP STOP ...

Page 19: ...o serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which might lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit Note This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMB...

Page 20: ...l line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span sel...

Page 21: ...erstand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer Safety label is for example only Your label my appear slightly different 45 Max 16A0CD3757 91PX57CQ Manual shows other combinations Manuel montre d autres combinaisons X5050009390 X5050009390 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 22: ...ne rpm is fast enough to provide the power needed for cutting 1 Rear Hand Guard 2 Purge Pump 3 Choke Control Knob 4 Chain Brake Lever Front Hand Guard 5 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 6 Saw Chain 7 Guide Bar 8 Chain Catcher 9 Chain Tension Adjuster 10 Chain Brake Sprocket Guard 11 Cylinder Cover 12 Spark Plug 13 Throttle Trigger Lockout 14 Rear Handle For The Right ...

Page 23: ...STOP Switch automatically returns to RUN position Engine can start unintentionally Always remove spark plug lead from spark plug before assembling or performing maintenance procedures Serious personal injury can result Instructions to Install Optional Kick GuardTM to Bar Tools Needed Two 11 mm 7 16 in Wrenches 1 Install bolt A in rear hole B of tip guard and through front hole C in guide bar 2 IMP...

Page 24: ...uide bar F and saw chain if necessary Note See Maintenance and Care section for guide bar saw chain maintenance procedures 5 Unlock the chain brake 6 Mount guide bar F and saw chain on guide bar studs G and slide toward sprocket H to make saw chain installation easier Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward 7 Install the sprocket guard E over the guide bar studs G Make sure c...

Page 25: ...procket guard nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster otherwise the sprocket guard and tensioner will be damaged 1 Release the cylinder cover latches A by inserting the screw driver end of the supplied tool B and lifting the latch tip as shown Remove the cylinder cover C 2 Remove spark plug lead 3 Unlock chain brake 4 Loosen sprocket guard nuts D A B C C D E ...

Page 26: ...ents in reverse order 9 Keep chain properly tensioned at all times Note All chains require frequent adjustments OPERATION Fuel Diesel fuels and alternative fuels such as E 15 15 ethanol E 85 85 ethanol or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of diesel or alternative fuels can cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel...

Page 27: ... will void the two stroke engine warranty 2 Stroke engine oil contains petroleum distillates and other additives that may be harmful if swallowed Heated oil can release vapors that can cause flash fire or ignite with explosive force Read and follow the oil manufacturer s instructions and observe all safety warnings and precautions for handling flammable liquids For more detailed safety and first a...

Page 28: ...ve at least 3 m 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine Gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can travel along the ground to nearby sources of ignition such as electrical motors pilot lights and hot or running engines Vapors ignited by an ignition source can flash back to the fuel container resulting in an explosion fire serious or fatal injuries and extensive property damage Mix...

Page 29: ...ly before each use Used oil and gasoline and soiled towels are hazardous waste materials Disposal laws vary by locality Units equipped with a momentary STOP Switch automatically return to RUN position Engine can start unintentionally Always remove spark plug lead from spark plug before assembling or performing maintenance procedures otherwise serious personal injury can result Servicing Fuel and O...

Page 30: ...moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can ...

Page 31: ... plug to its original position To prevent over heating of the engine Starting Cold Engine Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw 1 Move chain brake lever fully FORWARD to LOCK chain brake before starting 2 Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture Do not over fill 3 Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant Do not over fill 4 Push purge pump A 3 to 5 times or...

Page 32: ...on 8 Pull starter handle to start the engine Note Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position Note Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls repeat instructions After starting the engine immediately squeeze and then release throttle trigger to release fast idle throttle latch otherwise severe brake damage may occur Neve...

Page 33: ...rst starting sound squeeze throttle trigger to release choke to OPEN and return engine to idle Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use cold start procedure Note Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked Severe brake damage will result Running The saw chain should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Note If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according...

Page 34: ...hen the engine reaches clutch engagement speed see technical data page 5 Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar 6 Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily 7 Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released Stopping 1 Release throttle trigger A and allow engine to idle 2 Push the momentary stop switch B DOWN until the engine stops Note If engine d...

Page 35: ... during work and corrected as necessary Do not operate with a loose chain Chain Lubrication Test Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle to half speed for 30 seconds A thin line of thrown oil should be seen on the dry surface Cutting Instructions General This chain saw is designed for cutting wood Do not cut metal plastic or any non wood material Wear suitable hearing protect...

Page 36: ...learned the basic techniques of using the saw your best aid will be your own good common sense The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of the saw with your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so you can operate the throttle trigger with your right index finger Before attempting to fell a tree cut some small logs or limbs Become thoroughly familiar ...

Page 37: ...ine or bar and chain oil to metal parts after they are cleaned Install and properly tension guide bar and chain Run engine for one minute alternating engine speed between full throttle for 5 seconds and idle for 5 seconds to coat metal parts with additional protective chain oil Do not run a chainsaw not under cutting load at wide open throttle longer than 5 seconds or engine damage can occur Keep ...

Page 38: ... try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut about 5 cm 2 in 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 ...

Page 39: ... t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body If the saw should kickback you may not have enough control to prevent possible injury Bucking 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 Support logs if possible When cutting on a slope or hillside alw...

Page 40: ...k diameter Chain And Guide Bar Combination The following combinations are recommended for model CS 3510 Use of replacement saw chain and or guide bar other than that specified or operation without the optional Kick GuardTM in place may cause severe kickback resulting in serious injury Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical Use Bar Chain combinations shown in table above Kick GuardTM Opti...

Page 41: ...he representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 C I D and ECHO guide bar specified MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers 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 complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool b...

Page 42: ...ed for this unit is a violation of federal law Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 See your dealer Click HERE or go to http www echo usa com products maintenance kit or HERE https www shindaiwa usa com you can aspx For information about maintenance kits Maintenance Intervals Momentary STOP Switch au...

Page 43: ...t Clean 1 Saw Chain Inspect Sharpen Replace Tensioning 2 Sprocket Inspect Replace 2 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 Lifting Hook Inspect2 1 Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 1 1 Guide Bar Sprocket Nose Inspect 1 3 Months Air Filter Replace 1 Oil Filter Inspect Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect 1 Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect 1 Spa...

Page 44: ...t ASL the carburetor might need to be adjusted by an authorized service dealer If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage can result 1 Before adjusting carburetor clean or replace air filter and muffler Spark Arrestor Screen 2 Make sure the bar and chain are properly a...

Page 45: ...t speed should be adjusted to prevent the saw chain from moving When you experience trouble with the carburetor contact your dealer Air Filter 1 Check before every use 2 CLOSE choke 3 Press hand guard FORWARD and LOCK chain brake 4 Release the cylinder cover latches A and remove cylinder cover B 5 Lift the tabs C on the air filter and remove the air filter D 6 Lightly brush dust off air filter or ...

Page 46: ...uel Filter A is dirty replace it as follows 3 Do not remove the wire coil clamp to remove the Fuel Filter A Pinch the Fuel Filter with the fingers on one hand and the fuel line with the other hand Pull and twist slightly to separate 4 Install the new Fuel Filter A with the reverse action 5 When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty rinse the tank out with gasoline to clean it Note Federal EPA regul...

Page 47: ...ne hand and the line with the other hand Pull and twist slightly to separate 4 Install the new oil filter A with the reverse action 5 When the inside of the tank gets dirty rinse the tank out with gasoline to clean it Guide Bar 1 Clean before using 2 Clean the groove A of the guide bar with a small screwdriver 3 Clean oil holes B with a wire 4 Invert guide bar periodically 5 Clean the bar mount ar...

Page 48: ... the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler Certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and or grass covered areas in the states of Washington Oregon Idaho California Minnesota New Jersey and Maine are required to be equipped with a spark arrestor This requirement also applies to all U S Forest Service lands In some of these areas the spark arre...

Page 49: ...ove cylinder cover and remove spark plug lead 2 Place piston at top dead center 3 Remove spark arrestor cover and screen 4 Remove muffler screws A and muffler body B and gasket C Check parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon particles to e...

Page 50: ...erating chain saw Setting The Saw Chain Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain Keep the cutters sharp at all times Keep the left and the right cutters properly aligned Note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting performance increased vibration of chains and premature breakage of the saw chain Drive link serves to remove sawdust from the groove of the guide bar Ke...

Page 51: ...se a file holder Hold the file horizontally Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool One fifth of the file diameter remains above cutter edge Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge Properly filed cutters are shown in illustration 30 Keep this angle 90 1 5 ...

Page 52: ...he 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 in it oil To sharpen other chains follow chain manufacturer s instructions 55 Side plate angle 30 Top plate filing angle 0 64 mm...

Page 53: ...No spark Incorrect gap Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace plug Spark at plug Engine runs but dies or Engine does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminated fuel Clean o...

Page 54: ...e and may cause fire and or explosion Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole otherwise serious personal injury may result Engine does not crank N A Internal engine problem See your dealer ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy ...

Page 55: ...ss purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel Allow engine to cool Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug Remove the spark plug Pour 7 cc 0 25 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Store in a dry area free from dust Do not stor...

Page 56: ...ctane 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 Oil ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and JASO M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Oiling system automatic oiler Chain oil capacity 230 mL 7 78 US fl oz Starter system Automatic rewind starter Clutch Centrifugal type Sprocket type Spur type 6 tooth 3 8 in pitch...

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