Echo CS-370F, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety ...

Page 2: ...e 22 Running 23 Stopping 23 Checking Chain Tension 23 Chain Lubrication Test 24 Cutting Instructions 24 Chain And Guide Bar Combination 27 Guide Bar 27 Saw Chain 27 Maintenance 28 Skill Levels 28 Maintenance Intervals 28 Carburetor Adjustment 29 Air Filter 30 Spark Plug 30 Check Fuel System 30 Fuel Filter 30 Automatic Oiler 31 Oil Filter 31 Guide Bar 31 Sprocket 32 Cooling System Cleaning 32 Spark...

Page 3: ...mediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the packing list to check for missing parts Some Echo units may be factory pre assembled Assembly tools are not supplied with these units ____ 1 Power Head ____ 1 Instruction manual ____ 1 Safety Manual ____ 1 Emission Control Warranty Statement ____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ____ 1 Echo Power Blend X 2 Stroke Oil Sam...

Page 4: ... your saw As a chain saw user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury 1 With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise Sudden surprise contributes to accidents 2 Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle when the engine is running U...

Page 5: ...ee push the lever forward to lock the brake Confirm that the brake works properly before each use If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips function of the brake may deteriorate Always keep the device clean Do not increase engine RPM s while the chain brake is locked The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation Yo...

Page 6: ...otection devices 4 Use caution when handling fuel Move the chain saw at least 3 m 10 feet from the fueling point before starting the engine 5 Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area 6 Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a planned retreat path from the fallin...

Page 7: ...er suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine running Always use the saw from the right hand side of your body NEVER from the left side Always wear proper safety clothing to protect your lower body from sharp saw chain and hot muffler Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result Moving par...

Page 8: ... on the handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY or clothing ...

Page 9: ...ed If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repet...

Page 10: ...ricity flow with high voltages This unit is not insulated against electrical current Never touch wires directly or indirectly otherwise serious injury or death may result Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death ...

Page 11: ...rt position choke closed Wear eyes ears and head protection Oil and gasoline mixture Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury Chain oil fill Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided Chain oiler adjustment Both of the operator s hands must be used to operate the chain saw Purge pump Hot Surface Carburetor Adjustmen...

Page 12: ...sage provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury EMISSION CONTROL EXHAUST EVAPORATIVE EPA 2010 and Later and or C A R B TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM engine modification and if the second to last character of the ...

Page 13: ...e sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 5 25 26 United States Canada ...

Page 14: ... if it breaks or degrooves 12 Choke control knob Device for enriching the fuel air mixture in the carburetor to aid cold starting Also activates fast idle throttle latch 13 Purge pump When starting engine push purge pump 3 or 4 times 14 Air cleaner cover Covers air filter 15 Cleaner cover knob Device for installing the air cleaner cover 16 Spark plug Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 17 Igniti...

Page 15: ...o Bar Instructions Tools Needed Two 11 mm 7 16 in Wrenches For saws with tip guard P N 2893201 and Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Low Kick type Double Guard guide bars 1 Install bolt A in rear hole B of tip guard and through front hole C in guide bar 2 IMPORTANT Dimple D in tip guard must engage recess E in guide bar 3 Securely tighten nut F and bolt A Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installation Removal Not...

Page 16: ...ll the sprocket guard C over the guide bar studs Ensure chain tension adjuster pin H fits into the guide bar adjuster hole G brake band J is positioned around clutch drum Install knob D and tighten securely with bar nose held up 7 Turn saw over and check brake band J for correct position on clutch drum If brake band is not in place around drum remove sprocket guard and reinstall guard and knob 8 A...

Page 17: ...guard knob 3 Hold the bar nose up and turn the adjuster toward until chain contacts underside of the bar 4 Tighten knob with the bar nose held up 5 Pull the chain around the bar by hand Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots 6 When chain is properly tensioned tighten clutch cover knob securely 7 Assemble components in reverse order 8 Keep chain properly tensioned at all times Note All chain...

Page 18: ... ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend X will void the two stroke engine warranty Echo premium Power Blend X Universal 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50...

Page 19: ...n a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use Chain Lubricant Note Cap indication Fuel oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations Proper lubrication ...

Page 20: ...it is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks metal or other hard objects Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements Winter Operation Air cleaner cover Use the winter plug A to prevent carburetor trouble in winter Remove air cleaner cover ...

Page 21: ...imum possible position Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls repeat instructions Note Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked Severe brake damage will result Starting Hard to Start 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 lo...

Page 22: ...Warm 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 Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks 3 Move ignition switch to RUN position 4 Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle 5 Choke may be used if necessary but after first starting sound squeeze th...

Page 23: ...ning when 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 and allow engine to idle 2 Move ignition switch A down to stop position Note If engine does not stop...

Page 24: ... running At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high rate of speed Should the tip contact a limb or log while the chain is moving the tip will be pushed upward with considerable force This is known as kickback Avoid it In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one man job It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety so don t assume the responsibility for a helper as ...

Page 25: ... 3 m 10 feet from the trunk to avoid the trunk kicking back over the stump Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall Cut a notch about 1 3 of the way into the tree The position of this notch is important since the tree will try to fall into the notch The felling cut is made on the side opposite the notch and at a level about 5 cm 2 in above the bottom of the notch Do not try to cut th...

Page 26: ...Keep both hands on the handles at all times Support logs if possible When cutting on a slope or hillside always stand uphill Keep in mind that the wood is heavy and that it will bend and pinch the saw if improperly supported The trunk will weaken at the point where you make the cut unless the tree is lying on perfectly flat ground or supported as shown If you make the cut with the tree on the grou...

Page 27: ...our Chain Saw Safety Manual for tip guard application information Guide Bar Low kickback Replacement guide bars The following guide bars may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy Sprocket nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius same pitch and having the same number of teeth Hard nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar Saw Chain Low kickback D...

Page 28: ...red ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES 1 Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to...

Page 29: ...eplace air filter and muffler Spark Arrestor Screen 2 Make sure the bar and chain are properly adjusted 3 Start engine and run several minutes to bring to operating temperature Flash choke twice during warm up to clear any air from the fuel system 4 Stop engine Turn H speed needle counterclockwise CCW to stop Turn L speed needle midway between full clockwise CW stop and CCW stop 5 Idle Speed Adjus...

Page 30: ...e standard gap Check Fuel System Check before every use After refueling make sure fuel does not leak from around fuel pipe fuel grommet or fuel tank cap In case of fuel leakage there is a danger of fire Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace Fuel Filter Check periodically Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank A clogged filter A will cause difficulty in star...

Page 31: ...tory Always check oil discharge when in use Turn adjusting screw A counterclockwise to increase oil volume clockwise to decrease oil volume Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the maximum or minimum limit of volume adjustment Oil Filter Check periodically Do not allow dust to enter into oil tank A clogged oil filter B will affect the normal lubricating system 1 Using a wire bent into the shape ...

Page 32: ...oling air pass easily Spark Arrestor Muffler The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Make sure 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 Mi...

Page 33: ...nter 4 Remove muffler 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 enter the cylinder 5 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port 6 Install muffler Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts...

Page 34: ...ge of the saw chain Drive link serves to remove sawdust from the groove of the guide bar Keep the lower edge of the drive link sharp where indicated Setting Saw Chain For setting saw chain round file 4 0 mm dia 5 32 in and flat file are used Push file as shown To keep correct position and correct angle use a file holder Hold the file horizontally Right hand cutter Left hand cutter Preset tie strap...

Page 35: ... chain is finished soak it in oil and wash away filings completely before using When chain has been filed on the bar supply sufficient oil to it move 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 ...

Page 36: ...rk at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine runs but dies or does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal we...

Page 37: ...l it stops due to lack of fuel Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 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 store in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark Do not lend or rent your chain saw without the Instruction manual and Safety manual Note ...

Page 38: ...345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil 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 Oiling system Adjustable automatic oiler Chain oil capacity 280 mL 9 5 US fl oz Starter system Automatic rewind starter Clutch Centrifugal type Sprocket type Spur type 6 tooth 3 8 in pitch Chain bra...

Page 39: ... warranty period and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer call ECHO s Dealer Referral Center at 1 800 432 ECHO or you can locate an ECHO servicing dealer at WWW ECHO USA COM Should you require assistance or have questions concerning ECHO s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Departm...

Page 40: ...A or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation X G Only use gasoline which contains G Gasohol which contains a 6 7 J 9 is also approved The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator s manual X engine speeds as listed in your operator s manual X X of unauthorized attachments manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operat...

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Page 47: ...require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit Warranty Registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that...

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