Echo Quickvent QV-8000 Type 1, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ns carefully and follow the rules for safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury 898 640 596 32 X750 315 130 3 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich Illinois 60047 1564 Phone 847 540 8400 QV 8000 TYPE1 E Printed in Japan 0711m 0748 ES ...

Page 2: ...rnia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well vent...

Page 3: ...he guide bar A free copy of the Chain Saw Safety Manual can be obtained from your ECHO dealer or by writing ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 1564 The ECHO QuikVent System is a chain saw specially designed for use by trained fire fighters to ventilate trench and breach burning structures This manual provides the information necessary for operation and maintenance of the saw C...

Page 4: ...OL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit SAFETY Read and understand the ECHO chain saw safety manual before using this saw The Safety Manua...

Page 5: ...ed kickback potential are available TO AVOID KICKBACK 1 Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands 2 Tip contact is required for QuickVent applications only to complete boring operations Be aware that kockback could occur Part Number 890191 32632 Follow IFSTA practices Follow safe and effective practices developed by The International Fire Service Training Association lFSTA for transport venting an...

Page 6: ... build up in tank DO NOT overfill the tank and always clean up spilled fuel After refueling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for leakage In case of fuel leakage repair before starting operation since there is a danger of fire ALWAYS restart the engine at least 3 m 10 feet away from refueling point 3 m 10 feet Follow all maintenance procedures outlined in the maintenance section of this manual to ...

Page 7: ...on the safety devices built into your saw As a chain saw user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury SAFETY Keep a safe distance from co workers Make sure there is another person nearby when operating the system but also make sure they are at a safe distance Clear work area Make sure that hazardous debris such as glass or wire is cleared from the area ...

Page 8: ...he saw with both hands the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle When the engine is running use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Do not let go 3 Always work upwind 4 Cut at high engine speeds 5 Ventilation and breaching use plunge cutting which entails boring ...

Page 9: ...rand bar and chain Chain oil tank cap Skid plate Fan cover Throttle trigger Cylinder cover Chain brake Hand guard Starter grip Ignition switch Fuel tank cap Front handle 13 x 19 mm T wrench Small screwdriver ECHO Power Blend X 2 stroke oil sample Limited warranty statement Warranty registration card Instruction manual Packing list ...

Page 10: ... securely on a flat surface with bar and chain in the clear After setting the controls hold the top of the front handle with your left hand Slide the toe of your right boot through the rear handle to hold down the rear of the system Grasp the starter handle with your right hand OPERATION Pre Ventilation Procedures NOTE Use short pulls 1 2 to 2 3 rope length when pulling starting rope Do not allow ...

Page 11: ... tank with fuel mixture It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant Do not over fill Move ignition switch to RUN position Pull choke control knob all the way out Choke position Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle several times until first firing sound Push choke control knob all the way in Pull starter handl...

Page 12: ...ocked position 3 Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked 4 Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies 5 Never use throttle latch for cutting Use it only when starting the engine Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting Press throttle trigger lockout down while grasping throttle trigger and push in throttle latch Move ignition switch to R...

Page 13: ...ps moving when throttle trigger is released OPERATION Pre Ventilation Procedures Start Run Ignition switch Lock chain brake Unlock chain brake When the engine is warm CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks Move ignition swi...

Page 14: ...de to rear Stopping Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch down to STOP position STOP Ignition switch Throttle trigger OPERATION Pre Ventilation Procedures NOTE If engine does not stop pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again ...

Page 15: ...eration CUTTING After penetration follow the contour of the skid plate until the bar has reached the approximate angle illustrated at the right Position the skid plate on the flat surface maintaining full throttle and steady pressure while keeping the saw on the surface Pull the saw back ripping through the surface Avoid cutting through joists and rafters 1 Follow all fire department procedures on...

Page 16: ...properly adjusted Spark plug fouled broken or incorrect gap setting Weak or intermittent spark at spark plug What to do Fill tank Replace filter Clean fuel line Install new spark plug Replace spark plug Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug Contact your nearest authorized dealer Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Drain and refill with correct mixture If flooded by over choking proc...

Page 17: ... too tight Chain tension is too loose What to do Clean air cleaner See Carburetor Adjustment Clean carbon from muffler Remove muffler rotate engine until the piston is at bottom of cylinder With a wooden scraper or blunt tool remove all carbon from exhaust ports Be careful not to scratch or damage piston or cylinder walls Blow out loose carbon with compressed air Start engine and run briefly to re...

Page 18: ...nsion Adjust Chain Brake Mix Fuel Refill Fuel Tank Refill Chain Oil Tank Adjust Automatic Oiler Test Saw Drain and Replace Fuel Replace Fuel Filter Replace Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Inspect Muffler Assembly Clean Cylinder Fins Guide Bar Sprocket Rewind Starter Carburetor Adjustment As needed Weekly Page No 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 Every 30 days ...

Page 19: ...g Cylinder cover Air filter Tighten nuts and bolts After Each Use 1 Make sure all fasteners on the saw are tight 2 Replace those found to be faulty Clean air filter After Each Use 1 Close choke 2 Loosen thumb bolt and remove air cleaner cover 3 Remove any loose particles from area 4 Remove air filter 5 Carefully brush dirt from filter or clean with a non flammable solvent if necessary 6 Install ai...

Page 20: ...d the nose of the bar up with your gloved hand 4 Gradually turn tension screw clockwise until the drive links are drawn up into the bar 5 Pull chain along bar with your gloved hand to check for binding 6 Back off tension screw if necessary 7 Tighten nuts while holding bar in position Direction to tension the chain NOTE Do not sharpen carbide chain with standard file IMPORTANT Always loosen sprocke...

Page 21: ...on 10 Activate the chain brake with the guard and with a gloved hand try to pull the chain along the top of the guide bar 11 Move chain with hand guard in unbraked position 12 Start the engine 13 Depress throttle fully and activate the brake MAINTENANCE WHAT HAPPENED Chain Moves Chain Does Not Move Adjusting screw Brake lever Sprocket guard Brake band Direction to tension WHAT DOYOU DO Increase Te...

Page 22: ...lcohol is not approved Two stroke oil ECHO brand premium two stroke 50 1 oil is preferred Mix oil and gasoline gasohol according to Instructions on the oil container label Mixing instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of two stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoli...

Page 23: ...hain oil Refer to page 26 for accessory part number When refilling fuel mixture fill up chain oil at the same time Adjusting knob Decrease Increase Oil tank cap Refill chain oil tank After Each Use 1 Remove oil tank cap 2 Add oil ECHO high detergent oil 3 Install oil tank cap Adjust automatic oiler As Needed Turn automatic oiler clockwise to increase oil output or counterclockwise to decrease outp...

Page 24: ...ction in this manual Fuel filter Oil filter Drain and replace fuel Every 30 Days NOTE If the fuel oil mixture in the fuel tank of the saw has been there for 30 days it should be dumped and replaced with fresh mixture See Refill fuel tank in this section Replace fuel filter As Needed 1 Pick up fuel filter through fuel tank opening with a piece of steel wire 2 Remove filter and install new filter Re...

Page 25: ...esult NOTE Proper gap is 0 6 to 0 7 mm 0 024 to 0 028 in Inspect muffler assembly As Needed Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark plug lead Remove muffler lid spark arrestor screen cover and screen from muffler body Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Replace screen if it is cracked or has holes burned through Assemble components in reverse order NOTE Carbon deposits in muffler will ...

Page 26: ...0 020 in Rope Drum Rewind starter As Needed 1 Remove screws and remove starter assembly from housing 2 Pull starter rope out 30 to 45 cm 1 to 1 feet and prevent drum from rewinding 3 Grasp the rope between notch and cover and wind both rope and drum one turn clockwise 4 Hold drum in place and pull rope straight out through hole in cover 5 Allow starter to rewind 6 Repeat above process if more tens...

Page 27: ...eed needle midway between full clockwise CW stop and CCW stop 5 Idle Speed Adjustment Start engine turn Idle speed adjustment screw CW until the saw chain begins to turn then turn screw out CCW until the saw chain stops turning Turn screw out CCW an additional 1 4 turn 6 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear any excess fuel in the engine then return to idle Accelerate engine to full...

Page 28: ...2 The guide bar must be installed with the droop pointing down 3 Ensure that the chain is installed with the cutters directed forward on the top of the bar 4 Refer to page 18 for proper chain tension Accessories Special Chain Maintenance Kit Part No 999 440 0003 0 Includes Bench Grinder Special Diamond Grinding Wheel Depth Gauge Kit Complete Sharpening Instructions Special ECHO Detergent Bar and C...

Page 29: ...l alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 20 or E 85 50 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and JASO M345 FC FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Use an approved type fuel container Never mix fuel directly in the saw tank Do not smoke near fuel Pour half of the gasoline into the container then all of the oil Mix thoroughly before adding the remainder of the gaso...

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