Echo CS-370, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...750 325 020 0 ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT CANADA 501 Newbold Street London Ontario Canada N6E 1K4 WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT...

Page 2: ...uide bar or saw chain when the engine operating 10 Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning Operate the chain saw in well ventilated areas only RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 11 Do not attempt a pruning or limin...

Page 3: ...ord DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 2 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 4 OPERATOR SAFETY 6 CORRE...

Page 4: ...cautions and instructions in operator s Manual Replacement manuals are available from your ECHO dealer Hold chain saw firmly with both hands Part Number X503 007160 CS 370 CAUTION ATTENTION Hearingpro...

Page 5: ...during cutting 11 Spiked bumper Device fitted in front of the guide bar mounting point acting as a pivot when in contact with a tree or log 12 Guide bar The part that supports and guides the saw chain...

Page 6: ...n Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles See a doctor if you...

Page 7: ...rrestor system must be certified per USDA Forest Service Regulation SAE J 335 Check with your local or state authorities for specific regulations in your area Failure to follow these requirements is a...

Page 8: ...Tighten nut F 1 8 additional turn 5 Check to make certain Kick Guard is tight on guide bar Bolt A Dimple D Recess E Front hole C Rear hole B Nut F Guide bar Kick Guard WARNING SAW CHAIN IS SHARP ALWA...

Page 9: ...er and tensioner will be damaged Guide bar adjuster hole Clutch cover Adjusting screw Proper tension Improper tension WARNING IMPROPER CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND WILL CAUSE...

Page 10: ...HO premium Power Blend will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the Emission Defect...

Page 11: ...il WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD CAUTION Make sure bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the saw Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting Fill the fuel...

Page 12: ...pull starter handle When engine starts immediately squeeze throttle trigger to release throttle latch and pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately Chain brake RELEASED position CAUTION...

Page 13: ...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 CAUTION Do not operate with a loose chain CHECKING CH...

Page 14: ...s 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 handlebar and your right hand o...

Page 15: ...ide opposite the notch and at a level about 5 cm above the bottom of the notch Do not try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut abou...

Page 16: ...nt 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 ground don t let the saw s chain dig into the earth it is har...

Page 17: ...YOUR AUTHORIZED ECHO DEALER FOR REPAIR NOTE For practice while cutting a small tree push the lever forward to engage the brake Confirm that the brake works properly before each use If the chain brake...

Page 18: ...guide bar against the wooden surface 4 The impact should activate the chain brake IMPORTANT When checking the operation of the automatic chain brake use a soft surface substance like wood to provide...

Page 19: ...ew 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...

Page 20: ...case of fuel leakage there is a danger of fire Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace SPARK PLUG Check periodically The standard spark gap is 0 6 to 0 7 mm C...

Page 21: ...ank gets dirty rinsing the tank out with gasoline can clean it AUTOMATIC OILER The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 4 mL min approximately at 7 000 r min prior to shipment from f...

Page 22: ...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 o...

Page 23: ...f the depth gauge Properly filed cutters are shown in illustration When setting of the chain is finished soak it in oil and wash away filings completely before using When chain has been filed on the b...

Page 24: ...d nose radius as a sprocket nose bar Standard configuration Length ECHO Part No Pitch Type Links mm in Double Guard mm in OREGON 356 14 14A0CD3752 9 53 3 8 91P 91VG 52 406 16 16A0CD3757 9 53 3 8 91P 9...

Page 25: ...ing System Inspect Clean 20 Muffler Inspect Clean Oil Filter Inspect Replace 21 Sprocket Inspect Replace 21 Starter Rope Inspect Replace Guide Bar Inspect Clean 21 Fuel System Inspect 20 Screws Bolts...

Page 26: ...o rich Open choke with fuel Clean replace air filter Adjust carburetor Ask your ECHO dealer Spark at No spark at Ignition switch off Turn switch on end of end of plug Electrical problem Ask your ECHO...

Page 27: ...mper Throttle control lockout Chain brake Chain catcher Spark arrestor muffler Kick guard STORAGE AFTER USE Technical data subject to change without notice TECHNICAL DATA Inspect and adjust every part...

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