Echo DCS-2500TN, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...erstand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury In Canada this chainsaw is designed especially for tree service by a trained operator Cancer and Reproductive...

Page 2: ...Safety Precautions 17 General Precautions 18 Precautions for Use 19 Protective Gear 25 Description 27 Contents 28 Assembly 29 Assembly 29 Temperature Information 32 Battery Charging 32 Operation 37 St...

Page 3: ...n For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit https www echo usa com manuals Please ensure that you read the operator s m...

Page 4: ...t receives the operator s manual along with the product If you assign your product to another party please include the operator s manual with the product when handing it over Inquiries Please contact...

Page 5: ...operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling p...

Page 6: ...ert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARN...

Page 7: ...r product Symbol Description Symbol Description WARNING Read and follow all safety precautions in the instruction manual Failure to follow instructions could result in serious personal injury Wear Eye...

Page 8: ...ety Warnings and Instructions This section contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for battery powered products contained in UL 2595 and for handheld tools transportable tools...

Page 9: ...es such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering...

Page 10: ...lt in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or...

Page 11: ...ar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools and accessories Check for misalignment or binding...

Page 12: ...such as rings bracelets keys etc The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns if contact with said materials is made Do not use a battery or tool that is damaged or modified Damaged or modif...

Page 13: ...cy or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions Take the batteries to a local recycling and or disposal center certified for Lithium ion disposal If the batte...

Page 14: ...nt This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection again...

Page 15: ...t is recommended Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standi...

Page 16: ...igured with the bar chain recommendations in this manual Front hand guard a structural barrier between the front handle of a chain saw and the guide bar Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback Kick...

Page 17: ...Precautions Kickback safety precaution for chainsaw 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 In...

Page 18: ...e saw Two hands must be used to control the saw at all times Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions Do not let the bar nose contact a log branch or any other obstru...

Page 19: ...ng your product to another party ensure that the person borrowing the product receives the operator s manual along with it If you assign your product to another party please enclose the operator s man...

Page 20: ...consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this product If you have any physical condition which strenuous work could worsen check with your physician before using a chain...

Page 21: ...fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before exposing yourself further to cold and vibration Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your he...

Page 22: ...tartup Remove the battery from the unit before transporting or storing the unit Do not use metal containers for transporting batteries Starting the unit Be particularly careful to observe the followin...

Page 23: ...r striking a foreign object to inspect the machine for damage Accidents can occur if the product starts unexpectedly Do not touch high temperature or high voltage components while the product is runni...

Page 24: ...u are cutting Any contact with the saw chain could cause serious injury Using the product When using the product pay special attention to observe the following precautions Do not operate a chainsaw th...

Page 25: ...e following protective gear when working with the chainsaw a Head protection cap hat or helmet Protects the head b Ear muffs or ear plugs Hearing protection c Safety goggles Protect the eyes d Safety...

Page 26: ...ar proper clothing Do not wear ties jewelry or loose dangling clothing which could be caught in the unit Do not wear open toe footwear or go bare foot or barelegged Failure to observe these precaution...

Page 27: ...1 Front hand guard 2 Front handle for the left hand 3 Rear handle for the right hand 4 Battery 5 Sprocket cover 6 Chain tension adjuster 7 Chain catcher 8 Guide bar 9 Saw chain 10 Oil tank 11 Oil tan...

Page 28: ...x When you have unpacked the box please check the parts that it contains Contact your dealer if anything is missing or broken 16 Oil adjusting screw 17 Trigger switch lockout 18 Trigger switch 19 Powe...

Page 29: ...s personal injury might result All adjustments should be made cold Always wear gloves when working on a saw chain Do not operate with a loose chain Otherwise personal injury might result Note Move the...

Page 30: ...easier 6 Install saw chain as shown Ensure cutters are pointing in the right direction 7 Install the sprocket cover over the guide bar stud Ensure that chain tension adjuster G fits into guide bar ho...

Page 31: ...ackifiers anti aging and anti oxidizing agents Consult your ECHO dealer for the proper chain oil Never use waste or reclaimed oil to avoid various malfunctions of the oil system chain and guide bar Lu...

Page 32: ...ed above could degrade the performance and runtime of the battery Battery Charging Note See separate operator s manuals packaged with battery and charger Use only with ECHO eFORCE 56V battery series b...

Page 33: ...water and soap If fluid gets in the eyes do not rub Rinse the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes Also seek medical assistance Never bridge short circuit the battery contacts or the cha...

Page 34: ...outside acceptable temperature range See Recommended Ambient Temperature chart LED will remain RED 4 When charging is complete LED will remain GREEN See battery manual for charging time 5 Verify batte...

Page 35: ...chainsaw off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled Note The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use 1 Push front hand gua...

Page 36: ...ficult to remove 1 Place saw on a hard flat surface 2 Press battery latch and push bottom of battery against the hard surface 3 Slide battery out of saw Hanging and Lifting Hooks Hanging Hook A Attach...

Page 37: ...ront hand guard A forward to engage chain brake 5 Push power button B once to turn on power to unit Note Power indicator LED C blinks when power to unit is turned on with chain brake engaged 6 Pull fr...

Page 38: ...chain brake remains in the ACTIVATED position Stopping the Unit 1 Release trigger switch and trigger switch lockout and allow saw chain to stop 2 Push power button to turn off power to unit Note Powe...

Page 39: ...so that it can still be pulled easily along the guide bar by hand 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 thro...

Page 40: ...he brake At all times confirm whether the brake works properly before each task If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips function of the brake deteriorates a little Always keep the device clean D...

Page 41: ...e working parts of the mechanism may lengthen the stopping time Wear and fatigue of the activating brake spring and wear of the brake brake drum and pivot points may lengthen the brake s stopping time...

Page 42: ...hould never work alone A ground worker trained in appropriate emergency procedures should assist them Operators of tree service chainsaws for this work should be trained in general safe climbing and w...

Page 43: ...the operator s spine When moving the saw from any one attachment point to another operators should ensure it is secured in the new position before releasing it from the previous attachment point Using...

Page 44: ...eed to take steps to remove or counteract the increasing lateral forces by for example a redirect of the main line via a supplementary anchor point or using an adjustable strop direct from the harness...

Page 45: ...with your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so you can operate the trigger switch with your right index finger Before attempting to fell a tree cut some small logs o...

Page 46: ...ting clear the area around the tree You will need good footing while working and you should be able to work the saw without hitting any obstacles Next select a path of retreat When the tree begins to...

Page 47: ...in the desired direction When the tree starts to fall kill the engine place the saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly Limbing Don t cut above chest height Limbing a fallen tree is much the...

Page 48: ...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 support...

Page 49: ...to tell when the chain is dull is when fine saw dust comes out instead of chips A length of timber lying on the ground will be subject to tension and compression depending at which points the major s...

Page 50: ...ear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Operating a poorly maintained unit can result in serious injuries to operator or bystanders Always follow all maintenance instructions as...

Page 51: ...intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance If you continuously use vegetable based chain oil inspect and do maintenance often When...

Page 52: ...injury may result The following factors will increase the risk of kickback Top plate angle too large File diameter too small Depth gauge too large Note These angles are referred to as 80TXL For chain...

Page 53: ...ile the chain correctly you need round file and file holder flat file and a depth gauge tool By using the correct file size 80TXL 5 32 in round file and a file holder it is easier to receive a good re...

Page 54: ...e depth control height is altered and must be reduced 9 Position the depth gauge and file off any of the depth control which protrudes 10 Round off the front of the depth control to allow smooth cutti...

Page 55: ...l affect the normal lubricating system 3 Remove filter A through oil filling hole with a piece of steel wire or the like 4 If the oil filter is dirty clean it with gasoline or replace it 5 Install the...

Page 56: ...can cause premature damage or wear to saw chain 2 Check sprocket when you install new chain Replace if worn 0 5 mm or more 3 Check brake drum E If it will not rotate by hand see your authorized dealer...

Page 57: ...2 Remove debris blocking air inlet G and outlet H Clean the unit with the air filter attached to it in order to prevent trash from entering inside Air Filter 1 Remove battery 2 Remove air filter I 3 C...

Page 58: ...and Chain Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacture or the equivalent Otherwise there may be a risk of accidents and damage to the machine BAR P N CHAIN P N CHAIN TYPE LINKS PI...

Page 59: ...Unit does not run when turned on Battery discharged Charge the battery Battery outside acceptable temperature range Remove the battery and allow to cool Running time is too short Battery outside acce...

Page 60: ...ere Combustible Fumes May Accumulate Fire May Result When storing the product for long periods of time ensure that the following preparations for storage are carried out Chain Saw Do not store your un...

Page 61: ...codes refer to the following materials dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations Battery contains lithium Dispose of only at a designated collection point Lithium ion batter...

Page 62: ...n Guide bar 050 in gauge sprocket nose Bar length 12 in Saw Chain Oregon 80TXL 3 8 in pitch Sprocket type Spur type 6 tooth 3 8 pitch Chain speed 19 1 m s Chain tensioner Side access system Battery EC...

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Page 64: ...PRODUCT REGISTRATION DCS 2500TN 64 X7508220500 7 23 ECHO Incorporated ECHO Incorporated...

Page 65: ...age dirt abrasives impact moisture water rain snow rust corro sion varnish or other similar conditions This warranty does not cover damage to chargers or batteries by improper charging voltage and bat...

Page 66: ...NOTES DCS 2500TN 66 X7508220500 7 23 ECHO Incorporated NOTES...

Page 67: ...DCS 2500TN NOTES X7508220500 67 7 23 ECHO Incorporated...

Page 68: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com E81900001001 E81900999999...