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CS-8000 TYPE1-E

SYMBOL FORM

DECALS

Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete 
unit illustration found in the “NOMENCLATURE OF 
PARTS” section will help you locate them. 
Make sure the decal is legible and that you  
understand and follow the instructions on it. If a  
decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered 
from your ECHO dealer. 

Part Number 890191-30131

Part Number X524-001672

Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application

WARNING!!  
Read and follow all safety 
precaution in the instruction 
manual

Manual oiler

Wear eyes, ears and head 
protection

Automatic oiler adjustment

STOP

Emergency stop

L

Carburetor adjustment 
- Low speed mixture

Choke control “Cold Start” 
position (choke closed)

H

Carburetor adjustment 
- High speed mixture

Oil and gasoline mixture

T

Carburetor adjustment 
- Idle speed

Chain oil fill

REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN

 GUIDE 

BAR*    

CHAIN* 

 PART 

NO.   

TYPE 

LINKS

20” 20D0PS3870 

OREGON 

 

72LPX, 72LGX 

70

24” 24D0PS3881 

OREGON 

 

72LPX, 72LGX 

81

27” 27D0PS3893 

OREGON 

 

72LPX, 72LGX 

93

32” 32D0PS3805 

OREGON 

 

72LPX, 72LGX  105

36” 36D0PS3816 

OREGON 

 

72LPX, 72LGX  116

*Or equivalent

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.  Hold the chain saw firmly with both 

hands.

2.  Don’t let the nose of the guide bar 

contact any obstruction.

3.  Tip contact may suddenly move the 

guide bar upward and backward, 
which may cause serious injury.

WARNING!!

This chain saw is capable of severe kickback 
that could result in serious injury to the user. 
Do not operate this chain saw unless you  
have extraordinary cutting needs and  
experience and specialized training for  
dealing with kickback. ECHO chain saw with 
significantly reduced kickback potential  
are available.

WARNING!! Read and follow all safety 
precaution in the instruction manual. 
Failure to follow instructions could 
result in serious personal injury.

CS-8000

  WARNING

Chain brake must be unlocked before removing or installing 
clutch cover. Improper cover installation can result in serious 
injury and cause severe damage to saw.
El freno de la cadena debe ser desbloqueado antes de remover o de instalar 
la cubierta del embrague. La instalación incorrecta de la cubierta 
puede dar lugar a lesión seria y causar daño severo a la sierra.

Part Number 890161-31733

Part Number 890191-31731

Part Number X505-002041

Summary of Contents for CS-8000

Page 1: ...the 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 60047 1564 Phone 847 540 8400 Printed in Japan 1308m 0347 ES ...

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: ...operating 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 bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent 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 i...

Page 4: ...usted 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 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 13 When cutting a limb that is under tension ...

Page 5: ...FOR 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 CUTTING INSTRUCTION 17 CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION 21 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 22 SETTING THE SAW CHAIN 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 STORAGE AFTER USE 29 TECHNICAL DATA 29 WARRANTY STATEMENTS 30 This chain...

Page 6: ...nt 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 Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands 2 Don t let the nose of the guide bar contact any obstruction 3 Tip contact may suddenly move the guide bar upward and backward which may cause serious injury...

Page 7: ...er 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 Warranty registration card 13 x 19 mm T wrench Instruction manual Safety manual ECHO chain saw Saw chain Guide bar Warranty sheet Spiked bumpers Bolts 6 14 mm Bolts 6 20 mm Washers 6 mm Nuts 6 mm ...

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 chain saw unless you have extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback ECHO chain saw with significantly reduced kickback potential are available Part N...

Page 9: ...egrooves 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 the operator s right hand from being hit by a chain which has broken or derailed from the guide bar during cutting 12 Guide bar The part that supports and guides the saw chain 13 Saw chain Chain serv...

Page 10: ...R 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 muscles s 3EE A DOCTOR IF YOU FEEL TINGLING NUMBNESS OR pain in your fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented EYE AND ...

Page 11: ...precaution 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 brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of operation You should inquire through local government offices your employer or your local dealer to ensure that yo...

Page 12: ...tensioner 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 clutch cover fits pin on engine cover Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight 8 Turn saw over and check brake band for correct position on clutch drum If brake band is not in place around drum remove cover...

Page 13: ...f 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 bar by hand Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots 6 When chain is properly tensioned tighten clutch cover nuts securely 20 to 23 N m 175 to 200 in lb 7 Keep chain properly tensioned at all tim...

Page 14: ...m Power Blend X will void the two stroke engine warranty IMPORTANT s PREMIUM 0OWER LEND 8Í 5NIVERSAL 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals s 5SE OF UNMIXED IMPROPERLY MIXED OR FUEL OLDER than 90 days stale fuel may cause hard starting poor performance or severe engine damage and void the product w...

Page 15: ...URE 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 TANKS OUTDOORS OVER BARE ground s 3ECURELY TIGHTEN FUEL CAP AFTER REFUELING s NSPECT FOR FUEL LEAKAGE If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired s OVE AT LEAST M F...

Page 16: ...ER 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 friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life s 5SE BAR AND CHAIN OIL OF HIGH QUALITY FOR THIS purpose s O NOT USE USED OR RECLAIMED OIL TO AVOID VARIOUS ...

Page 17: ...n 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 started with throttle latch engaged After engine starts release throttle trigger to idle engine otherwise brake damage may occur Never use throttle latch for cutting Use it only when starting the engine...

Page 18: ...NG 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 dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again CHECKING CHAIN TENSION s HAIN TENSION SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY during work and corrected as necessary s 4ENSION THE CHAIN AS T...

Page 19: ...w 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 th...

Page 20: ...pposite 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 5 cm 2 in 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 b...

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 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 DANGER...

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 chain does not stop immediately return the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair NOTICE s For practice while cutting a small tree push the lever forward to lock the brake s Confirm that the br...

Page 23: ...us 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 meets the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175 1 safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws Guide bar Saw chain Length mm in ECHO Part No Pitch mm in Type Links Double Guard Symmetric...

Page 24: ...ired 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 NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection Component system Maintenance procedure Requi...

Page 25: ...any 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 acceleration Continue adjustment until smooth acceleration results 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary as described in item 5 If a tachometer is available idle speed should be set to 2900 r min CA...

Page 26: ...ECK 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 s O NOT ALLOW DUST TO ENTER FUEL TANK s CLOGGED lLTER WILL CAUSE DIFlCULTY IN STARTING engine or abnormalities in engine performance s 0ULL THE FUEL lLTER OUT THROUGH FUEL INLET PORT WITH a piece of ...

Page 27: ...AUST 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 REPLACE IF DAMAGED s SSEMBLE COMPONENTS IN REVERSE ORDER NOTICE Carbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in engine output Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically AUTOMATIC OILER s 4HE DISCHAR...

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 TO REMOVE SAWDUST FROM THE groove of the guide bar Keep the lower edge of the drive link sharp where indicated SETTING SAW CHAIN s OR SETTING SAW CHAIN ROUND lLE MM diameter 7 32 in and flat file ar...

Page 29: ...ufficient 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 prematurely If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin for instance clean it with kerosene and soak in it oil NOTICE These angles are referred to as Oregon 72LPX or 72LGX To sharpen other follow chain...

Page 30: ... RICH 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 DEALER Spark at plug No spark at plug s 3PARK GAP INCORRECT s DJUST MM TO MM 0 024 to 0 028 in s OVERED WITH CARBON s LEAN OR REPLACE s OULED WITH FUEL s LEAN OR REPLACE s 3PARK PLUG DEFECTIVE s 2EP...

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 use alternative fuels such as E 20 or E 85 Tank capacity L 0 82 27 7 US fl oz Oil Bar and chain ECHO bar and chain oil or motor oil Tank capacity L 0 40 13 5 US fl oz Guide bar and saw chain See page ...

Page 32: ...al 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 DRIVE CABLES 32 SOLID DRIVE SHAFTS AND 4 tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only s UTTING ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO BARS CHAINS SPROCKETS BLADES AND NYLON TRIMMER HEAD...

Page 33: ...tachments 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 the operator s manual is the customer s responsibility s AILURES DUE TO IMPROPER SET UP PRE DELIVERY SERVICE OR REPAIR SERVICE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER during the warranty peri...

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