Echo CS-8000 TYPE1-E, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...he instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury X750 012 02 6 X750 315 121 6 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich Illinois 6...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING...

Page 3: ...perating the saw 4 Cut at high engine speeds 5 Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height 6 Follow manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain 7 Only use replacement ba...

Page 4: ...sted or not completely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released 11 Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down 12 Use extr...

Page 5: ...OR SAFE OPERATION 1 SYMBOLS AND SIGNS 3 PACKING LIST 5 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 6 OPERATOR SAFETY 8 CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE 9 PREPARATION FOR USE 10 FUEL AND LUBRICANT 12 EMISSION DATA 13 OPERATION 14...

Page 6: ...t Note There may be other replacement components for achieving kickback protection For details please refer to the chain and bar combination sheet shown in the instruction manual TO AVOID KICKBACK 1 H...

Page 7: ...r assembly may be necessary After opening the carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the packing list to check for missing parts Warran...

Page 8: ...refer to the chain and bar combination sheet shown in the instruction manual WARNING This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that could result in serious injury to the user Do not operate this ch...

Page 9: ...grooves 10 Clutch cover Protective cover to the guide bar saw chain clutch and sprocket when the chain saw is in use NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 11 Chain catcher A projection designed to reduce the risk of...

Page 10: ...twisted position s 4AKE PERIODIC BREAKS TO MINIMIZE REPETITION AND rest your hands s 2EDUCE THE SPEED AND FORCE IN WHICH YOU DO THE repetitive movement s O EXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN HAND AND ARM muscle...

Page 11: ...recaution for chain saw 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 The installation of a chain bra...

Page 12: ...ensioner pin fits into lower adjustment hole 7 Unlock the chain brake and install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs Ensure brake band is positioned around clutch drum and hole at rear of clutc...

Page 13: ...necessary 3 Hold the bar nose up and turn the adjuster screw clockwise until chain fits snugly against underside of the bar 4 Tighten both nuts with the bar nose held up 5 Pull the chain around the b...

Page 14: ...Power Blend X will void the two stroke engine warranty IMPORTANT s PREMIUM 0OWER LEND 8 5NIVERSAL 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardle...

Page 15: ...RE Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize s EVER REFUEL A UNIT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT s EVER REFUEL A UNIT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING s O NOT lLL FUEL TANKS INDOORS LWAYS lLL FUEL T...

Page 16: ...R STARTING THE ENGINE PULL FRONT HAND GUARD towards the operator immediately Chain brake unlocked position Oil tank cap CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces the f...

Page 17: ...brake unlocked position 3 Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked 4 Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies CAUTION The chain will attempt to rotate when engine is sta...

Page 18: ...G s 2ELEASE THROTTLE TRIGGER AND PLACE IGNITION SWITCH down to STOP position NOTICE If engine does not stop pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dea...

Page 19: ...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 on the rear handle...

Page 20: ...posite the notch and at a level about 5 cm 2 in 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 about...

Page 21: ...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 harmful for the...

Page 22: ...a fast idle s 3LOWLY OPERATE THE CHAIN BRAKE LEVER WHILE holding the saw firmly on the ground When the brake lever trips the chain should stop Immediately release the throttle trigger WARNING If the c...

Page 23: ...s as a sprocket nose bar SAW CHAIN CAUTION Do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the ANSI B175 1 kickback performance requirements NOTICE LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN mee...

Page 24: ...red for that task Ask your ECHO dealer for these parts MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Maintenance Procedure Letter Codes I Inspect C Clean R Replace Maintenance Procedure Notes 1 Low evaporative fuel tanks DO...

Page 25: ...ny excess fuel in the engine then return to idle Accelerate engine to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to high speed If engine hesitates turn L needle CCW 1 8 turn and repeat acc...

Page 26: ...CK PERIODICALLY s 4HE STANDARD SPARK GAP IS MM 0 026 in s ORRECT THE SPARK GAP IF IT IS WIDER OR NARROWER than the standard gap s ASTENING TORQUE TO m 130 to 145 in lb FUEL FILTER s HECK PERIODICALLY...

Page 27: ...UST GUIDE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN cover and screen from muffler body s LEAN CARBON DEPOSITS FROM MUFmER COMPONENTS s 2EPLACE SCREEN IF IT IS CRACKED OR HAS HOLES burned through s NSPECT THE GASKET REPLA...

Page 28: ...THE RIGHT CUTTERS PROPERLY aligned Note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting performance increased vibration of chains and premature breakage of the saw chain s RIVE LINK SERVES...

Page 29: ...fficient oil to it rotate 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 p...

Page 30: ...ICH s PEN CHOKE s LEAN REPLACE AIR lLTER s DJUST CARBURETOR s SK YOUR DEALER Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire s GNITION SWITCH OFF s 4URN SWITCH ON s LECTRICAL PROBLEM s SK YOUR...

Page 31: ...nd X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and JASO M345 FC 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...

Page 32: ...l or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for lVE years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS s OR TWO STROKE ENGINE POWERED PRODUCTS THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULE mEXIBLE DRI...

Page 33: ...achments s NCORRECT STORAGE PROCEDURES STALE FUEL INCLUDING FAILURE TO PROVIDE OR PERFORM REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES AS PRESCRIBED IN THE operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in t...

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