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99922205708

Operator’s

Manual

DCS-5000

Chainsaw

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Read and understand all provided literature before use.

Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Summary of Contents for DCS-5000

Page 1: ...his product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Read and understand all pro...

Page 2: ...ronmentally Safe Battery Disposal 12 Rules For Safe Operation 13 Correct Use of Chain Brake 14 Description 17 Preparation For Use 19 Operation 24 Chain Lubricant 24 Starting The Unit 25 Stopping The U...

Page 3: ...e or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit https www echo usa com manuals Genuine ECHO Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When...

Page 4: ...l number of your unit Register your ECHO equipment online at www echo usa com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual Registering your product confirms warranty covera...

Page 5: ...ry or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety a...

Page 6: ...ons could result in serious personal injury Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury Safety Alert Use appropriate protection for foot leg...

Page 7: ...tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shoc...

Page 8: ...ur hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilit...

Page 9: ...other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burn...

Page 10: ...pping surfaces only because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring Saw chains contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the chainsaw live and could give the operator an electric shock We...

Page 11: ...the bar and chain Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback Cut wood only Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended For example do not use chain...

Page 12: ...f the battery cracks or breaks with or without leaks do not recharge it and do not use Discard it and replace with a new battery DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT To prevent injury and risk of fire explosion or...

Page 13: ...grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles with both hands on the saw and your body and arm positioned to allow you to resist kickback forces Kickback forces can be controlled by the...

Page 14: ...ont hand guard Brake will not be tripped Lack of proper maintenance lengthens the brake s stopping time making it less effective Dirt grease oil pitch etc getting into the working parts of the mechani...

Page 15: ...of the brake may deteriorate Always keep the device clean Do not increase motor RPM while the chain brake is locked Do not use a bar and chain combination other than those specified in this manual For...

Page 16: ...he motor 2 Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately 35 cm 14 inches above a wooden surface Right hand should hold the rear handle and left hand should hold the front handle 3 Release the front ha...

Page 17: ...manos para Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones WARNING exposure to the risk of injury user must rea d instruction manual Contact of the guide bar tip with any object shoul d be avoided Tip contact can...

Page 18: ...1 Guide bar scabbard 2 Front hand guard chain brake 3 Front handle 4 Sprocket cover 5 Chain tension adjuster 6 Sprocket cover nuts 7 Spike bumpers 8 Guide bar 9 Saw chain 10 Trigger switch lockout 11...

Page 19: ...ith guide bar and saw chain separated Install guide bar saw chain as follows Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installation Removal 1 Release chain brake A 2 Loosen nuts B and remove sprocket cover C 3 Mount th...

Page 20: ...s into guide bar hole 8 Hold the guide bar nose up and turn the adjuster clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the guide bar 9 Tighten nuts with the guide bar nose held up 10...

Page 21: ...ng guard Do not use saw if chain brake does not function properly DESCRIPTION Adjusting Chain Tension Always loosen sprocket cover nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster otherwise the sprocket...

Page 22: ...juster if you feel tight spots while rotating chain on the bar by hand 5 Assemble components in reverse order 6 Keep chain properly tensioned at all times Note All chains require frequent adjustments...

Page 23: ...e battery out of the chainsaw Installing and Removing the Battery The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use Note See separate Operator s Manua...

Page 24: ...s to oil pump chain and guide bar It causes malfunctions and will shorten product life If vegetable oil use is required due to local municipal rule or any other reason then flush chain oil system with...

Page 25: ...re not touching anything when starting the chainsaw 4 Hold the chainsaw by both handles 5 Hold down the trigger switch lockout H and depress trigger switch I to increase saw chain speed If you depress...

Page 26: ...ossible but so it can still be pulled easily along the guide bar by hand Hold the chainsaw just above a dry surface and depress trigger switch to half speed for 30 seconds A thin line of thrown oil sh...

Page 27: ...will be pushed upward with considerable force This is known as kickback Avoid it Kickback The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of the saw with your left hand on the front handle an...

Page 28: ...an water and dry metal surfaces Apply a light coating of engine or bar and chain oil to metal parts after they are cleaned Install and properly tension guide bar and chain Run motor for one minute alt...

Page 29: ...d 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 re...

Page 30: ...hands Don t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body If the saw should kick back you may not have enough control to prevent possible injury Bucking is the sawing of a log or fall...

Page 31: ...our unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want...

Page 32: ...ctual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection COMPO...

Page 33: ...1 Depress battery latch release and slide battery out of battery compartment 2 Use compressed air or a soft bristle brush to remove debris from battery and battery compartment J J Guide Bar 1 Clean be...

Page 34: ...ant points for proper maintenance of saw chain Keep the cutters sharp at all times Keep the left and the right cutters properly aligned Note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting...

Page 35: ...le holder 30 Keep this angle Setting Saw Chain Hold the file horizontally Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file u...

Page 36: ...ufficient oil to it move the chain slowly to wash away the filings before using again If the chainsaw is operated with filings clogged in the groove the saw chain and the guide bar will be damaged pre...

Page 37: ...e of the guide bar and the oil tank cap Clean the guide bar and the oil tank cap Contamination causes a blockage of the sprocket or guide wheels Clean the sprocket and the guide wheels The motor runs...

Page 38: ...and the trigger switch are not pushed at the same time 1 Push the trigger switch lockout and hold it 2 Push the trigger switch to start the machine The battery is too hot or too cold Refer to battery...

Page 39: ...mulation of dirt and debris from exterior of unit 3 Tighten all screws and nuts 4 Install guide bar scabbard 5 Cover battery compartment of chainsaw 6 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the re...

Page 40: ...eight 10 25 lbs 4 65 kg Battery Model Type Voltage Charger type Charger input voltage ECHO eFORCE 56V battery series batteries Li Ion 56 rated 50 4 CCCV 120V AC 60Hz Charger model ECHO eFORCE 56V batt...

Page 41: ...d EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Incorporated Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and veri...

Page 42: ...DCS 5000 99922205708 42 08 2021 ECHO Incorporated PRODUCT REGISTRATION...

Page 43: ...original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of this product found in the reasonable judgment of ECHO Incorporated to be defective in material or...

Page 44: ...wo year one year 90 day 60 day or 30 day warranty period ECHO Incorporated s obligation under this warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts ECHO Inc...

Page 45: ...45 DCS 5000 99922205708 08 2021 ECHO Incorporated NOTES NOTES...

Page 46: ...DCS 5000 99922205708 46 08 2021 ECHO Incorporated NOTES...

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Page 48: ...401CSR000001 401CSR999999 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com...

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