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11/06

WARNING  

  DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruc-

tion Manual and a Safety  Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and 

safe operation.

Chain Saw

Instruction Manual 

 

 

MODELS :   CS-301 

 

 CS-341

 

 CS-346

Summary of Contents for CS-346

Page 1: ...NGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Instruc tion Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Chain Saw Instruct...

Page 2: ...inching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in s...

Page 3: ...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 struc...

Page 4: ...nd Lubricant 9 Operation 11 Cutting Instructions 13 Maintenance and Care 16 Chain and Guide Bar Combinations 21 Troubleshooting 23 Storage 24 Correct Use of Chain Brake 26 Servicing Information 28 Car...

Page 5: ...T M 5 1 r o l o h o c l a l y h t e 0 1 n a h t e r o m y t i c a p a C k n a T L S U z o l f 0 9 6 2 0 l i O n i a h c d n a r a B l i o r o t o m r o l i o n i a h c d n a r a b O H C E y t i c a p...

Page 6: ...embled IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 6EXHS 0334CA DISPLACEMENT 30 1 cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH2 AND 2005 2006 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR...

Page 7: ...d que se entregan escritos en espa ol REPLACEMENTBARANDCHAIN Note There may be other replace ment components for achieving kickback protection For details please refer to the chain and bar combination...

Page 8: ...bulb 19 Kick guard 20 Spark Plug 21 Guide Bar Nuts 22 Rear Handle 23 Choke 21 22 23 1 2 9 22 10 19 advertencia peligro Esta unidad puede ser peligrosa y producir lesiones person ales graves si no se...

Page 9: ...until snug Make certain Kick Guard is flush against guide bar guide bar and saw chain install remove warning danger Saw Chain is sharp Always wear gloves when handling assembly otherwise serious perso...

Page 10: ...2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation including but not limited to improper clut...

Page 11: ...issions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an appro...

Page 12: ...Pull starter handle again NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls repeat instructions when engine is hard to start warning danger Clutchengagesandchainmayrotatewhenengineisstarted with throttle co...

Page 13: ...NOTE If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your dealer After engine starts allow it to return to idle Move chain brake lever fully...

Page 14: ...iar with the controls and the re sponses of the saw Start the engine see that it is running properly Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open and start the cut If the chain is properly sharp...

Page 15: ...ough 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...

Page 16: ...ess 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 stan...

Page 17: ...ntenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection Maintenance and Care Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours o...

Page 18: ...om the factory Always check oil discharge when in use Turn adjusting screw D counter clockwise to increase oil volume clockwise to decrease oil volume oil strainer Check periodically Do not allow dust...

Page 19: ...recorrosive Thoroughlywash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use then coat metal parts with light oil Check periodically Gap 0 65mm 026 in Replace if either electrode is worn or if the insul...

Page 20: ...through 5 Assemble components in reverse order cooling system cleaning Remove spark plug lead Remove two 2 muffler cover screws and muffler cover Remove four 4 recoil starter housing screws and start...

Page 21: ...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 f...

Page 22: ...e 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 when tested on the representative samp...

Page 23: ...upply sufficient 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 d...

Page 24: ...fast idle until engine does not smoke Bearing damaged Disassemble and replace Piston and or cylinder seized Disassemble and replace Crankshaft worn Disassemble and replace Crankshaft contacting crank...

Page 25: ...sary Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust Drain fuel tank pull starter slowly a few times to drain fuel from carburetor Pour a small amount of clean two stroke oil into spark plug...

Page 26: ...in order to avoid damage to the chain If the chain does not stop immediately return the saw to your authorized Echo dealer for repair INSTALLATION Echo recommends that the chain brake should be servic...

Page 27: ...27 notes...

Page 28: ...of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and...

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