Echo CS-1201, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 313 050 2 2003 WARNING DANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ENGLISH GB OPERATOR S MANUAL CHAIN SAW CS 1201 Printed in Japan 0512A 1099 ES ...

Page 2: ...us work could worsen check with your physician before using a chain saw Do not operate when ill or fatigued or under the influence of any substance or medication which could affect your vision dexterity or judgement 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS If you have any questions or problems please contact your ECHO dealer Carburettor adjustment Idle speed Carburettor adjustment High speed mixture Carburettor adju...

Page 3: ...f movement Trouser legs should not be flared or cuffed and should be either tucked into the boot tops or trimmed short Safety vests leg chaps and logger s pants of ballistic material are available It is the operator s responsibility to wear such additional protection if conditions warrant it Never operate a chain saw when you are alone Arrange to have someone remain within calling distance in case...

Page 4: ... cutting with the chain saw Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area Do not let anyone hold wood for you to cut Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a planned retreat path from the falling tree Before you start the engine make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Operate the chain s...

Page 5: ...enon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration Accordingly your ECHO chain saw has shock mounts designed to reduce the intensity of vibration received through the handles Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers We strongly recommend you take the following precau...

Page 6: ...e ground positions Keep both feet on the ground Cutting while on a ladder is extremely dangerous because the ladder can slip and your control of the chain saw is limited Working aloft should be left to professionals Stop the engine before setting the chain saw down Cutting from ladders is dangerous Know how limb is stressed See page 12 Cut only wood or wood products WARNING DANGER DO NOT MODIFY A ...

Page 7: ...umpers Choke control knob Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Throttle latch Saw chain Guide bar cover Ignition switch Clutch cover Guide bar Rear handle supporter CS 1201 CAUTION For Safe Operation Follow All Safety Precautions In Operator s Manual Part Number 890151 60730 If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer Part Number 890151 60730 ...

Page 8: ...pers Clutch cover Two nuts Bar holes CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces the friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer life time Use only special chain oil of high quality for this purpose Do not use any waste or reclaimed oil to avoid various problems with the oil pump In case of emergency it is allowed to use motor oil f...

Page 9: ...to latch When engine starts turn back the decompression button to release Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard Push choke control knob all the way in Pull starter handle again When engine is hard to start press throttle trigger lockout down while squeezing the trigger and push the latch in When engine starts immediately squeeze the trigger up to release the latch Aft...

Page 10: ...lly be more difficult Some material may adversely affect the housing of your chain saw Example palm tree acid fertilizer etc To avoid housing deterioration carefully remove all packed saw dust around clutch and guide bar area and wash with water PRE CUTTING TEST Familiarize yourself with your chain saw before you start actual cutting For this purpose it may be wise to practice by cutting some smal...

Page 11: ...meter to the inner edge of the notch See figure B in order to leave the uncut portion of the wood as a hinge Do not try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut will act as a hinge when the tree falls guiding it in the desired direction When the tree starts to fall stop the engine place the saw on the ground and make your retreat qui...

Page 12: ...vent possible injury CAUTION Don t saw above chest height 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 always stand uphill CAUTION Stay on the uphill side of logs No standing on log Do not cut above c...

Page 13: ...ld meet the first cut CAUTION If you have misjudged the effects of tension and compression and cut from the wrong side the timber will pinch the guide bar and chain trapping it Racing the engine with the chain jammed will burn out your clutch If the chain should become jammed and the saw can not be removed from the cut do not force it out Stop the saw force a wedge into the cut to open it up Never...

Page 14: ...termine the frequency of required maintenance SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE Engine Engine cranks Engine does not crank Engine runs Trouble hard to start does not start Fuel at carburettor Fuel at cylinder Spark at end of plug wire Spark at plug Dies or accelerates poorly No fuel at carburettor No fuel at cylinder Silencer wet with fuel No spark at end of plug wire No spark at plug Cause Fuel filter cl...

Page 15: ...to enter oil tank A clogged oil filter will affect the normal lubricating system Pick it up through oil filling hole with a piece of steel wire or the like If the filter is dirty wash it in petrol or replace it When the inside of the oil tank gets dirty it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with petrol Choke control knob AIR FILTER Check before every use Always keep air filter clean to maintai...

Page 16: ...rotates freely or needs grease Worn guide bar shuld be replaced Injection of grease into the sprocket using grease gun Reverse guide bar periodically Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the guide bar Replace either or both if worn NOTE When replacing guide bar or saw chain ask your ECHO dealer Groove Oil hole Stiff wire AUTOMATIC OILER The discharge vo...

Page 17: ...our chain will have alternative left and right hand cutters Always sharpen from the inside out 3 Keep the angle lines of the file holder parallel to the line of the chain and file the cutter back until the damaged area side plate and top plate has been removed 4 Hold the file tipped 10 upward 5 Sharpen the most damaged cutter first and then take all the other cutters back to the same length 1 The ...

Page 18: ...ver the chain and the guide bar with the guide bar cover before putting them in storage STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE Over 30 days 898 615 6073 1 X750 313 050 1 2003 WARNING DANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ENGLISH GB OPERATOR S MANUAL CHAIN SAW CS 1201 Guide bar cover STOP Ignition switch Do not store your unit for ...

Page 19: ...ch Type of guide bar cm 83 ECHO 33G63 Guide bar gauge mm 1 6 0 063 inch Type of chain Oregon 27 100E Lubrication Adjustable automatic oil pump and manual Sprocket Specified number of teeth 7 Engine Type Air cooled 2 cycle single cylinder Carburettor Diaphragm type Magneto Flywheel magneto TCI system Spark plug CHAMPION CJ 6Y Starter Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch De...

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