Echo CS-3000 User's Manual
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1. Without chain and Without chain and Without chain and c guide bar guide bar guide bar Carburetor Magneto Spark Plug Starter Power transmission Diaphragm type Flywheel magneto CDI system CHAMPION CJ 7Y or NGK BPM 7A Recoil starter Automatic centrifugal clutch Engine Air cooled two stroke single cylinder 30 1 1 83 cu in 33 4 2 03 cu in Cc Fuel Mixture ratio 50 1 ratio with ECHO brand two stroke oil 89 octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE liter Tank Capacity 0 25 8 6 fl oz U S Bar and chain ECHO bar and chain oil or motor oil Tank Capacity liter 0 15 5 fl oz U S Guide bar a sae See page 14 for Bar and Chain technical data and saw chain F Lubrication Adjustable automatic oil pump Standard Top Handle Convetional handle features Rear hand guard Front hand guard Anti vibration device Throttle control lockout Chain brake Chain catcher Spart arrester muffler Technical data subject to change without notice CS 3000 CS 3400 1 Hand guard Chain brake actuating lever Throttle control lockout Throttle control trigger Sprocket guard a ron Chain catcher CS 3450 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 6 Air cleaner cover 11 On Off switch 7 Purge bulb 12 Rear handle guard 8 Guide bar 13 Fuel tank cap 9 Sawchain 14 Pull starter 10 Front handle 15 Oil tank cap 16 Throttle control latch 17 Tip2. e Squeeze throttle trigger with throttle control lockout gradually to increase engine speed e Saw chain starts running when the engine reaches approximately 4200 rpm Ensure proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar Donotrun the engine at high speed unnecessarily Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released STOPPING e Release throttle trigger and turn switch to STOP posi tion NOTE When engine does not stop pull choke out fully to stop engine Check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Da NOTE Read the ECHO CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc tions In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one man job It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety so don t assume the responsibility for a helper as well After you have learned the basic techniques 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 on the rear handle so you can operate the throttle trigger with your right index finger Before attempting to fell a tree cut some small logs or limbs Become thoroughly familiar with the controls and the responses of the saw Start the engine see that it is running p
3. according to instructions on the oil container label Gasoline MIXING Follow directions on the oil container IMPORTANT Fuel Mix Chart Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use 50 1 in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is US dded IL A CHAIN LUBRICANT 1 2 6 4 e Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces 2 5 1 8 friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum 5 12 8 20 and assures a longer service life e use bar and chain oil of high quality for this purpose Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems e Use ECHO bar and chain oil When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available Use motor oil etc Use bar and chain oil of the following grades SAE NO 30 in summer SAE NO 10 in winter or when cutting resinous trees e When refueling also refill chain oil Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use TANK INDICATION Fuel oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations on the tanks Bs FUEL TANK OIL TANK OPERATION WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD Fill the fuel tank with fuel e Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant Turn switch to RUN position e Pull choke all the way out Close position Push purge bulb 3 to 4 times e Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound Hold machine with your knee e Push
4. adjust every part of the chain saw Completely clean every part and repair if necessary Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust Remove chain and guide bar apply sufficient oil coating and wrap them up in plastic Drain fuel tank pull starter slowly a few times to drain fuel from carburetor Pour a small amount of clean motor oil into spark plug hole pull starter and crank engine until the TOP DEAD CENTER Store in a dry area free from dust 18 CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation You should enquire through local government offices your employer or your local dealer to ensure that your chain saw conforms to the required safety standard Echo chain brakes have been designed and tested to comply with international safety standards as follows USA Canada CSA Standard Z 62 1 CHAIN SAWS ANSI Standard B175 1 2000 Safety Requirement for chain saws WARNING ANSI Standard B175 1 2000 stipulates that the brake shall stop the chain in 0 10 seconds one tenth at an engine speed of 8000 RPM It is the responsibility of the Owner Operator to ensure that the brake is serviced adjusted and tested strictly in accordance with the instructions as detailed herein in order to ensure that the brake performance is maintained in compliance with the Standard B175 1 2000 Kickback Motion Improper t
5. choke all the way in Open position e Pull starter handle again On Off switch START RUN On Off switch START RUN CS 3000 CS 3400 WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START Press throttle control lockout down while holding throttle trigger and push in latch Pull starter handle When engine starts immediately push throttle trigger up to release the latch CAUTION Clutch engages and chain will rotate when engine is started with throttle latch engaged After engine starts release throttle trigger to idle engine Never use the latch for cutting Use it only when starting the engine Securely hold the saw Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting the saw START RUN CS 3450 any oF switch On Off switch START RUN CS 3000 CS 3400 Purge bulb Choke knob Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing STARTING WARM ENGINE Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks If fuel tank was emptied during previous operation refill tank and push purge bulb 3 or 4 times e Turn switch to RUN position Pull starter handle e Choke may be used if necessary but be sure to push it back on first firing sound NOTE If engine does not start after 4 pulls use cold start proce dure RUNNING After engine starts allow it to idle for a few minutes
6. guard Sprocket guard PREPARATION Guide bar Saw chain FOR USE The machine is delivered with guide bar and saw chain separated Install guide bar and chain as follows les BAR AND SAW CHAIN Unscrew two nuts and remove sprocket guard Mount bar and slide toward sprocket to make saw chain installation easier Install chain as shown with cutters facing forward Ensure that tensioner fits into bar hole Install sprocket guard tighten nuts finger tight Direction to tension ADJUSTMENT CHAIN TENSION the chain 1 2 3 Turn the adjuster screw clockwise until the chain touches the bottom of the bar Hold the bar nose up and tighten the chain until there is no clearance between the bar and chain tie straps Tighten both nuts with the bar nose held up to eliminate clearance Pull the chain around the bar by hand Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots Start the engine and run at low speed Stop and readjust if necessary CAUTION All adjustments should be made cold Always wear gloves when working on chain Do not operate with a loose chain FUEL AND LUBRICANT FUEL STATEMENT GASOLINE Use 89 Octane R M 2 gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality Gasohol may contain maximum 10 ethyl grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol containing methy wood alcohol is not approved OIL ECHO brand premium two stroke 50 1 oil is preferred Mix oil and gasoline gasohol
7. la barra y la cadena ANTES DE LA OPERACI N AJUSTE DE LA TENSI N LA CADENA IMPORTANTE Apriete las tuercas de la barra de la gu a 90 a 110 kgf cm 80 a 95 pulg libras No apriete las tuercas demasiado El da os a la unidad pueden resultar Ce suppl ment contient l information importante Veuillez le garder avec le manuel de votre op rateur Utiliser ces instructions pour l installation et adjustment du le barre ainsi que la cha ne PREPARATION POUR L UTILISATION R GLAGE DE LA TENSION DE LA CHA NE DE SCIE IMPORTANT Serrez des crous de barre de guide 90 a 110 kgf cm 80 a 95 po livres Ne serrez pas les crous trop Les dommages avec unit peuvent r sulter 99922203717 SUP22203717 01 04
8. throws the bar upwards and backwards towards the operator The chain saw industry and government agencies have at tempted to presecribe various safety devices but the best protection is to avoid kickback Comply with the Safety Precautions as listed on page 2 of this manual INFORMATION Kickback Safety Features The following features are recommended for this model as Kickback Safety Features e Double Guard Low Kick Type Guide Bar or Asymmetrical Low Kick Type Guide Bar Note You saw chain can be equipped with either of these bars Guide Double Guard Reduced nose radius NOTE Replacement Guide Bars The following guide bars may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy e Sprocket nose guide bars o fthe same length and nose radius same pitch and having the same number of teeth A hard nose guide bar having the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar e Low Kick Guard Link Type Saw Chain The low kick guard link chain must be maintained correctly Follow instruction SETTING THE CHAIN in operator s manual Front Handle Guard The front handle guard must be installed correctly and kept in good condition e Chain Brake The chain brake is available as a standard feature on the P type model Chain brak must be maintained correctly Follow instruction CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE in operator s manual CAUTION The consequences of using improper replacement components and of removing sa
9. 120374501 12AOC D3745 91VG 45X CS 3400 140375201 14A0CD3752 j 91VG 52X CS 3450 160375701 16A0CD3757 91 VG 57X Reduced nose radius symmetrical bars OREGON name Double Guard WARNING A DANGER Use of replacement saw chain and or guide bar other than that specified or operation without the tip guard in place may cause severe kickback resulting in serious injury Only use saw chain designated as LOW KICKBACK that meets the ANSI B175 1 2000 standard and the ECHO guide bar specified SETTING THE SAW CHAIN For setting saw chains round file 4 mmg 5 32 and flat file are used e Tokeep correct position and correct angle use the file holder Sure Sharp Round file P No 897510 03930 and flat file P No 897511 00230 are optional Please inquire about the file holder if desired e File cutters as below To sharpen other type chain follow chain manufacturer s instructions i Type 91SG 4 p 30 s 1 5 p an eee a Depth gauge Keep this angle HOLD FILE HOLDER LEVEL ONE FIFTH OF FILE DIAMETER REMAINS PUSH FILE AS SHOWN ABOVE CUTTER EDGE 15 e Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes Then file top of depth gauge with flat file until flat with top o the gauge tool Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge Depth gauge tool EE EEE Round off Remove until the edge flat with tool A Sharpen bottom edge e Properly filed cutters
10. MECHO Chain Saw Operator Manual MODELS CS 3000 TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 630329 CS 3400 TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 580667 CS 3450 TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 594521 WARNING DANGER WARNING A The muffler or catalytic muffler The engine exhaust from this and surrounding cover may become product contains chemicals known siishi extremely hot to the State of California to cause Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area cancer birth defects or other otherwise serious personal injury may occur reproductive harm WARNING A DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and an Engine Operator s Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation X7503200005 99922202726 05 02 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A Kickback Safety Precaution for Chain Saw Users WARNING 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 Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION Kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator Either of these reac tions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw As a chain saw user you sh
11. are shown below Top plate angle Side plate angle Top plate cutting angle Depth gauge I 0 64 mm 0 025 F Parallel Elia 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 bar supply sufficient oil to it rotate the chain slowly to wash away the filings before using again e Ifthe chain saw is operated with filings clogged in the groove the saw chain and the guide bar will be damaged prema turely Ifthe saw chain becomes soiled with resin for instance clean it with kerosene and soak it in oil CHAIN TYPE AND SPROCKET PITCH SPROCKET Saw chain should be used with corresponding pitched DRIVE LINK sprocket To identify chain type and pitch of sprocket 91S check as follows Este Number i Number indicates Li indicates Chain Type number is stamped on drive link Chain type Chain type e Sprocket pitch is stamped on clutch drum TROUBLESHOOTING Poor performance of the engine and or cutting mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following the above instruc tions Poor performance can easily be corrected even by a beginner When the engine does not function properly check the following three 3 points first Is the engine compression adequate e Is fuel system in good condition and is enough fuel being supplied e Is electrical system in good condition and is spark plug operating normally When th
12. ee numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No Type No SN DEALER SERVICE CALL Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed 1 800 432 ECHO by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of OR the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO When presenting your unit for Warranty www echo usa com service repairs proof of purchase is required ECHO CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application CUSTOMER operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling 1 800 673 1558 please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your 8 30 4 30 Mon Fri C S T Customer Assistance Representative Dns WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur ance that authorized warranty work will be done It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English Spanish or English French are available free of charge from your ECHO deale
13. een specifcally trained to do so All chain saw service other than the items listed in the operator s manual maintenance instructions should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel For example if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst When transporting your chain saw use the appropriate gude bar scabbard Spark arrester mufflers approved to SAE Standard J335b are Standard on ECHO Chain saws to reduce the possi bility of forest fires Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler Do not remove the spark ar rester screen CONTENTS Page Rules for Safe Operation le n na 2 Technical Dala constan di di 4 Nomenclature OF Parts unicidad ti 5 Pr paration for US sscacee ecesapucestceopsiestcenestoseed a a a aaa ai aa NKA 6 Operation eere a E E E A E 7 Cutting MSiUCIONS ss 9 Maintenance and Care A A 13 Chain and Guide Bar Combinations occioniioniinininin iii dieran 14 A o o aaka eee ee ee 15 TOUS OI e P EE EEE 16 e E E A E A ET 17 Correct Use of Chain Brake an 18 TECHNICAL DATA CS 3000 TYPE 1 E CS 3400 TYPE 1 E CS 3450 TYPE 1 E CS 3000 CS 3400 CS 3450 Dimension LxWxH 260 x 230 x 220 380 x 230 x 245 mm 10 2x9 1x8 7 15 0 x 9 1 x 9 6 inch Weight Power head dry kg 3 2 7 1 lb 3 3 7 3 lb 3 4 7 5 lb
14. ere is serious trouble with the unit do not try to repair it yourself but have your distributor or dealer do it for you For detailed TROUBLESHOOTING refer to tables 1 and 2 Locate the problem on the following charts and repair as necessary Table 1 Fuel is not reaching carburetor Fuel strainer clogged oooonicicconicicacanncnanannos Clean Fuel pipe clogged amacoonacaconcaci nacaciinncinas no Clean Fuel is not reaching Suction insufficient Make sufficient cylinder E Strainer clogged Clean Carburetor out of order Disassemble and check 3 C D I module defective ee Remove and replace N o x Ignition coil defective Remove and replace gt T a s No spark at high tension Wire connection defective Reconnect 5 a 2 cord end i S High tension cord connection defective Repair as necessary 2 X E c 28__5_3 mo o Switch is grondeienaar Switch on s 2 5 no D o s a 3 3 de q 9 E 2 gt g 8 2 2 2 i A D G 8 Insulator cracked Replace plug a E E Spark i Adj 2 2 No spark at plug mae park gap incorrect Adjust E 2 Covered with carbon csssssesesseseeseeseesees Clean or replace ma E Fouled With fUEl enie eo Clean or replace 2 5 g Starting procedures incorrect cce Start correctly 3D 58 o 5 Es Low and high speed needle oocicccccc Readjust 2 5 3 setting too lean Fe Metering lever sprin
15. fety devices may result in serious or fatal injury MAINTENANCE AND CARE Air filter Oil discharge adjusting screw Oil holes Groove BN AN el EJ Sprocket AIR FILTER Check before every use e Pull choke all the way out Close position Loosen bolt and remove air cleaner cover and filter Brush off dust lightly or wash it in water and detergent if necessary Dry it completely before installation AUTOMATIC OILER The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 3 to 4 cc min at 7000 rpm prior to shipment from factory Always check oil discharge when in use OIL STRAINER Check periodically Do not allow dust to enter into oil tank e Clogged oil strainer will affect the normal lubricating system e Pick it up through oil port e If the strainer is dirty wash it in gasoline When the inside of the tank gets dirty it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with gasoline FUEL STRAINER Check periodically Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank e Clogged strainer will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnormalities in engine perfomance e Pick up the fuel strainer through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like When the strainer is dirty wash it in suitable cleaning fluid When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with suitable cleaning fluid GUIDE BAR AND OIL HOLES e Clean before starting wo
16. for CS 3000 3 Turn Idle Speed screw in or out until the tip of the screw contacts the throttle plate Then turn it in clockwise CW 3 additional turns 4 Start the engine and conduct initial warm up at idle for one minute 5 Using atachometer confirm WOT Wide Open Throttle engine speed If the WOT wide open throttle RPM is above 11 500 enrich the mixture by turning Hi Speed mixture needle counter clockwise CCW until engine runs between 10 500 and 11 500 RPM IMPORTANT After one minute idle warm up to assure accurate carburetor adjustments the engine temperature must be fully and completely stabilized using the following procedure Operate the choke twice during the first minute of WOT Wide Open Throttle warm up to clear air from the carburetor chambers To completely stabilize engine temperature run the unit for 5 minutes at a cycle of 15 seconds WOT Wide Open Throttle and 5 seconds idle down period IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage during engine warm up do not run the engine at WOT Wide Open Throttle for longer than 15 seconds at a time without the 5 second idle down period LO SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust the Lo speed mixture needle in clockwise CW until maximum idle RPM just before lean drop off is achieved NOTE Engine RPM must be allowed to stabilize a minimum of 20 seconds after each adjustment 2 Turn the Idle speed adjusting screw to achieve idle of 4 000 RPM 3 Us
17. g too strong Readjust Fuel does not o keep running E i 2 Fuel pump diaphragm defective Replace Oo 3 2 FE 5 Fuel passage clogged with dust Disassemble and clean 3 pr S a D 4 Fuel leaking from fixing surfaces Retighten all screws E9 Acceleration of carburetor 35 and low speed No function Air valve fuel tank cap does not defective WOFK MOFMAlY aeea Ra Replace or Clean Fuel pump does not operate ococcucococoo Check impulse drilling ol a Fuel inlet needle valve clogged with dust Clean Metering lever spring not placed in dent of lever Correct Muffler sticky with fuel oo teens Fuel mixture is too rich Start the engine several times with choke rod fully open and run at fast idle until engine does not smoke Engine does Bearing damaged Disassemble and replace not crank Se Se a Oe Piston and or cylinder seized Disassemble and replace Crankshaft worn Disassemble and replace Crankshaft contacting crankcase Disassemble and replace 17 Table 2 Engine keeps running but chain does not cut clean Ouput engine speed insufficient Output engine speed sufficient Firing function defective Engine overheated Carburetor defective Other troubles Chain does not cut clean Chain stops Clutch slips Chain poorly lubricated Improper fuel USED z itenei Use fuel with correct mix
18. hrust cutting INSTALLATION O Echo recommends that the chain brake should be serviced by an authorized Echo servicing dealer PERATION Set the lever in the released position before starting to cut If the brake is tripped by kick back reaction the chain will stop Immediately release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engine or clutch Do not attempt to start or operate the engine with the brake engaged Function When the lever is pushed forward chain brake instantly works to stop the chain Release T When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator brake is released ESTING THE BRAKE Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle Slowly 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 CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW THE SAW TO TIP FORWARD IN ORDER TO If AVOID DAMAGE TO THE CHAIN the chain does not stop immediately return the saw to your authorized Echo dealer for repair SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find all thr
19. ing ratio Never use gasoline of poor quality Spark plug defective burnt Replace As cooling fins clogged air does not pass Well 0 0 cece Clean fins Excessive deposits in combustion Chamber oooccicicnicicicacannonacanos Disassemble and remove carbon Plug damaged or fouled ococcccicicccncncnan Replace or clean Comubstion poor due to defective WITING seisein cece settee Check wiring High speed needle setting incorrect Readjust Carburetor overflow Refer to Table 1 Air cleaner clogged Clean as necessary Compression insufficient piston ring stuck or Worn out cucoccccncnno Disassemble check and replace if necessary Cylinder chromium plating peeled Replace cylinder or worn out Exhaust port clogged with carbon Clean as necessary Throttle is not fully OPEN oo eee Readjust Chain tension incorrect Adjust Chain wrongly Set ccccce eens Set correctly Depth inCorrect sastera Readjust Chain saw pressed against tree to firmly e iatis cintas coins eee Press lightly Clutch shoe worn QU coooconcinicacnnnonicinnonononnos Replace NOP Of tk severe ito tana nte Refill Oil delivery incorrect eee Adjust Oil contaminated with dust 0 0 Rinse tank and fill with new oil Oil viscosity inappropriate 0 Use oil with correct viscosity for summer or winter STORAGE AFTER USE Inspect and
20. ing tachometer rich down by adjusting Lo speed mixture needle out counter clockwise CCW until engine reaches 3 000 RPM at idle HI SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT 1 Turn the Hi speed mixture needle or counter clockwise CCW out richer until the RPM is between 10 500 and 11 500 2 Turn limiter caps counter clockwise CCW so that the limiter cap stops align with locating slots in the carb body Place limiter caps over respective mixture needles See Fig 3 3 With a flat end tool push both limiter caps down gently and completely on to their respective needles See Fig 4 Push do not hit the limiter caps Make sure the mixture needles do not move while the caps are being installed 4 Install needle access cover to prevent dirt entry into carb airbox CAUTION When starting idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the saw chain Correct idle speed is adjusted 2900 to 3100 rpm Or 1 4 turn counter clockwise from the point the chain stops moving When there is some trouble with the carburetor refer to your distributor or dealer CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Before starting the unit for adjustment check the following items The correct spark plug must be clean and properly gapped e The air filter element must be clean and properly installed e The muffler spark arrestor screen and exhaust port must be clear of carbon The standard bar and chain combination see page 4 must be i
21. nstalled to the power head and properly tensioned 1 Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature 2 Stop engine Remove grommet cover A over H and L limiter needles 3 Turn HI speed needle H CCW counter clockwise to stop Turn LO speed needle L CCW counter clockwise to stop 4 Idle Speed Adjustment e Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw B CW until the saw chain begins to move then turn the screw CCW until saw chain stops moving Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle If engine stops or Stalls after full warm up return the unit to your autho rized ECHO dealer for repair 6 Check HI speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set between 10 500 and 11 500 RPM s 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed should be set between 2 700 and 3 300 RPM s CAUTION When starting idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the saw chain When there is trouble with the carburetor refer to your distributor or dealer CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations may be use on CS 3000 CS 3400 or CS 3450 GUIDE BAR Kick Guard Number ECHO P N OREGON P N Model CS 3000
22. ould take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury 1 Witha basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise Sudden surprise contributes to accidents 2 Keep a good firm grip on the 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 Dont let go Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions Do not let the nose of th guide bar contact a log branch or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw Cut at high engine speeds Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height Follow manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance in structions for the saw chain Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent B Other Safety Precautions 1 Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is intended for two handed use 2 Donotoperate a chain saw when you are fatigued 3 Use safety footwear snug fitting clothing protective gloves and eye hearing and head protection devices 4 Use caution when handling fuel Move the chain
23. r or at www echo usa com Operator s and Parts Manuals are available by e Downloading free from www echo usa com e Purchasing from your Echo Dealer e Sending a check or money order for 2 00 per Parts Catalog or 1 50 per Operator s Manual made payable to ECHO INCOR PORATED State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have part number of the manual if known your name and address and mail to address below Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer A 5 00 shipping charge will be required for each video Available Parts Catalog Parts Lists CS 3000 TYPE 1E S N 001001 8 UP CS 3400 TYPE 1E S N 001001 8 UP CS 3000 TYPE 1E S N 001001 8 UP PART NUMBER 99922202830 MECHO ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwoop Roan Lake Zurich IL 60047 1564 www echo usa com SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR S MANUALS FOR MODELS CS 3000 3400 3450 e FOR MODELS CS 300 340 345 FOR MODELS CS 301 341 346 FOR MODELS CS 305 306 This Supplement contains important information Please keep with your Instruction Manual Please use this information when installing or adjusting guide bar saw chain PREPARATION FOR USE ADJUSTMENT CHAIN TENSION IMPORTANT Tighten guide bar nuts to 90 110 kgf cm 80 95 in lbs DO NOT over tighten nuts Damage to saw may result Este suplemento contiene la informaci n importante Guarde por favor con el manual de su operador Use esta informaci n al instalar o ajuste de
24. reful of the tip touching other limbs Always use both hands BUCKING Uphill position FIRST CUT Board or flat stones KICKBACK When the bar nose hits another tree etc Don t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a verticle posi tion If the saw should kick back you may no have good enough control to prevent possible injury 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 Keep in mind that 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 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 saw and you stand a good chance of being struck by flying debris To cut the trunk use the bucking and two cut sequence shown The first cut should be no deeper than one third the trunk diameter WARNING KICKBACK IS DANGEROUS Kickback is generated when the rotation of the chain is ar rested for some reason The most dangerous effect of this action occurs when the nose of the bar contacts another ob ject the chain is momentarily stopped and all the energy of the engine
25. rk e Clean the groove of the guide bar with for example a small screw driver e Clean oil holes with a wire Reverse guide bar periodically SPROCKET The damaged sprocket will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain When the sprocket has worn out 0 5 mm 020 in or more replace it e Check sprocket when you install new chain Replace it if worn e Clean sprocket clutch and bar mount area before installation of bar FIG 3 Locating slots for cap slots Grommet SPARK PLUG e Check periodically e Gap 0 65 mm 026 e Replace if either electrode is worn or if the insulator is fouled by oil or other deposits TORQUE 145 155 kgecm 125 135 in lb CAUTION Do not over torque CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emission Models Tools Required Tachometer P N 99051130010 GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS Idle adjustment screw is adjusted not to rotate the saw chain at idling speed prior to shipment from factory Remove grommet cover over H and L limiter needles 1 Turn Hi and Lo speed mixture needles iclockwise CW until lightly seated IMPORTANT Do not over tighten mixture needles otherwise needle tip and carburetor body seat damage may occur 2 Back Lo speed mixture needle out counter clockwise CCW 1 1 4 turns for CS 3400 3450 and 1 5 16 for CS 3000 Back Hi speed mixture needle out counter clockwise CCW out 1 1 2 turns out for the CS 3400 3450 and 1 3 8 turns out
26. roperly Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open and start the cut If the chain is properly sharpened the cutting should be relatively effortless It is not necessary to press down hard to make the saw cut Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and cutting will actually be more difficult Some material may adversely affect the housings of your ECHO 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 CAUTION Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine is running At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high rate of speed Should the tip contact a limb or log while the chain is moving the tip will be pushed upward with considerable force This is known as kick back Avoid it CAUTION Wear suitable hearing protective device such as ear muffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises FELLING A TREE DIRECTION OF FALL Direction of fall lt Hinge First cut Felling cut Second cut One third tree diameter A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit a car a house a fence a powerline or another tree There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it so first decide where that is Before cutting clear the area around the tree You will need good footing while working and you should be able to
27. saw at least 10 feet 3 m from the fueling point before starting the engine 5 Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw Keep by standers and animals out of the work area 6 Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a planned retreat path from the falling tree 7 Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running 8 Before you start the engine make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything 9 Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped the guide bar and saw chain to the rear and the muffler away from your body 10 Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the ten sion in the wood fibers is released Keep th handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have b
28. work the saw without hitting any obstacles Next select a path of retreat When the tree begins to fall you should retreat away from the direction of fall at a 45 degree angle to avoid the trunk kicking back over the stump Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall Cut a notch about 1 3 of the way into the tree as shown The posi tion of this notch is important since the tree will try to fall into the notch The felling out is made on the side opposite the notch and at a level about 2 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 2 will act as a hinge when the tree falls guiding it in the desired direction When the tree starts to fall kill the engine place the saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly To fell big trees with a diameter exceeding twice the bar length start the notching cuts from one side and draw the saw through to the other side of the notch Start the back cut on one side of the tree pivoting the saw through to form the desired hinge on that side Then remove the saw for the second cut Insert the saw in the first cut very carefully so as not to cause kickback The final cut is made by drawing the saw forward in the cut to reach the hinge Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking Never limb on the tree that you are standing When limbing caution is the word Be ca
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