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OPERATOR’S mAnuAl

chAin SAw

cS-490

   WARNING

Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe 
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

X750 331-050 3

echo PoWeR eQUIPMeNT (cANADA)

 

501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4

1512Gkd 0740 ES

Printed in Japan

Содержание CS-490

Страница 1: ...Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury X750 331 050 3 echo POWER EQUIPMENT CANADA 501 Newbold Street London Ontario Canada N6E 1K4 1512Gkd 0740 ES Printed in Japan ...

Страница 2: ...ed Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine operating 10 Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning Operate the chain saw in well ventilated areas only 11 Do not attempt a pruning or liming operation in a standing tree unless specifically trained to do so 12 Guard against kickback Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the guide bar co...

Страница 3: ...5 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 6 OPERATOR SAFETY 8 CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE 9 PREPARATION FOR USE 10 FUEL AND LUBRICANT 12 EMISSION DATA 14 OPERATION 15 CUTTING INSTRUCTION 18 CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION 23 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 24 SETTING THE SAW CHAIN 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 STORAGE AFTER USE 31 TECHNICAL DATA 32 WARRANTY STATEMENTS 33 WARRANTY REGISTRATION SHEET 35 This spark ignition system compli...

Страница 4: ...Manual Replacement manuals are available from your ECHO dealer Hold chain saw firmly with both hands Part Number X505 006660 Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application CAUTION For safe operation follow all safety precautions and instructions in Operator s Manual Choke control Cold Start position choke closed Wear eyes ears and head protection ...

Страница 5: ...ar and saw chain installation and other 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 13 x 19 mm T wrench Operator s manual Safety manual ECHO chain saw Warranty sheet Saw chain Guide bar Kick Guard ...

Страница 6: ... Number X524 005360 REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN REMPLACEMENT DU GUIDE ET DE LA CHAÎNE GUIDE BAR P NO CHAIN P NO CKA GUIDE PIÈCE NO CHAÎNE PIÈCE NO 16 16F0AD3366 20BPX66CQ 43 5 18 18F0AD3372 20BPX72CQ 44 3 20 20F0AD3378 20BPX78CQ 39 6 CAUTION For safe operation follow all safety precautions and instructions in Operator s Manual Replacement manuals are available from your ECHO dealer Hold chain saw fi...

Страница 7: ...ch and sprocket when the chain saw is in use 10 Chain tension adjuster Device to adjust chain tension 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 serving as a cutting tool 14 Bar tip guard...

Страница 8: ...r twisted position Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles See 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 HEARING...

Страница 9: ...s 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 your chain saw conforms to the ...

Страница 10: ...d is tight on guide bar GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION REMOVAL 1 Remove spark plug lead See page 26 2 Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover 3 Remove bar and saw chain if necessary See Maintenance and Care section for guide bar saw chain maintenance procedures 4 Unlock the chain brake and mount guide bar on studs and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier Ins...

Страница 11: ...ld the bar nose up and turn the tension adjuster 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 200 to 230 kgf cm 7 Keep chain properly tensioned at all times Unlock cha...

Страница 12: ...use hard starting poor performance or severe engine damage and void the product warranty Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual FUEL STATEMENT Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality Gasohol may contain up to 10 Ethyl grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl teriary butyl ether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcohol is not ap...

Страница 13: ...ore fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added Stored two stroke fuel may separate Always shake fuel container thoroughly before each use After Use Do not store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws a...

Страница 14: ...ormation on label varies by engine family PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD The 300 hours emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIO...

Страница 15: ...s activated CAUTION After starting the engine immediately squeeze and release throttle trigger for disengaging throttle latch and returning engine to idle and pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately Chain brake unlocked position Never use throttle latch for cutting Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies OPERATION Ignition switch Chain brake Starter handle Unlock chai...

Страница 16: ...ease throttle trigger for disengaging throttle latch and returning engine to idle and pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately Chain brake unlocked position WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in...

Страница 17: ...ove ignition switch down to O 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 Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected as necessary Tension the chain as tight as possible but so it can still be pu...

Страница 18: ... 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...

Страница 19: ...side opposite the notch and at a level about 5 cm 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 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 t...

Страница 20: ...ake 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 K...

Страница 21: ...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 For practice while cutting a small tree push the lever forward to lock the brake Confirm that the brake works properly before each use If the chain brake is clogged with ...

Страница 22: ...face 4 The impact should lock the chain brake IMPORTANT When checking the operation of the automatic chain brake use a soft surface substance like wood to provide the impact so the chain is not damaged WINTER OPERATION Use the air shutter to prevent carburetor trouble in winter Pull the choke knob and remove the air cleaner cover and the air filter Pull out the air shutter and insert it with the s...

Страница 23: ... guide bars of the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar SAW CHAIN Low kickback CAUTION Do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the CSA Z 62 3 kickback performance requirements NOTICE LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN meets the kickback performance requirements of CSA Z 62 3 safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws Guide bar Saw chain Length mm in ECH...

Страница 24: ... 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 Required ...

Страница 25: ...for 2 3 seconds to clear 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 6 Check idle speed and reset if necessary as described in item 4 If a tachometer is available idle speed should be set to 2800 r min CAUTION When starting idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the saw chain Correct i...

Страница 26: ...m Correct the spark gap if it is wider or narrower than the standard gap Fastening torque 15 to 17 N m 150 to 170 kgf cm FUEL FILTER Check periodically Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank A clogged filter will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnormalities in engine performance Pull the fuel filter out through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like When the filter is dirty r...

Страница 27: ...plug lead Remove spark arrestor screen cover and screen from muffler body Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Replace screen if it is cracked or has holes burned through Assemble components in reverse order NOTICE Carbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in engine output Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically AUTOMATIC OILER The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is ad...

Страница 28: ... that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting performance increased vibration of chains and premature breakage of the saw chain Drive 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 For setting saw chain round file 4 8 mm 3 16 in diameter and flat file are used To keep correct position and c...

Страница 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 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 20BPX To sharpen other follow chain manufactu...

Страница 30: ...mixture is too rich Open choke Clean replace air filter Adjust carburetor Ask your ECHO dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire Ignition switch off Turn switch on Electrical problem Ask your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Adjust 0 6 to 0 7 mm Covered with carbon Clean or replace Fouled with fuel Clean or replace Spark plug defective Replace plu...

Страница 31: ...ce you should keep this Instruction manual and the Safety manual If this Instruction manual or the Safety manual has become illegible or is lost please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer IMPORTANT Acids from decaying palm tree sap may corrode crankcase and oil tank housings made of aluminum and magnesium alloys To minimize the chance of this occurring make sure to follow the cleaning procedu...

Страница 32: ...8 and JASO M345 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 15 or E 85 Tank capacity L 0 490 Oil Bar and chain ECHO bar and chain oil Tank capacity L 0 280 Guide bar and saw chain See page 23 for Chain and Guide Bar Combination Lubrication Adjustable automa...

Страница 33: ...oducing use will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cables SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades and nylon trimmer heads for residenti...

Страница 34: ... removed cutting shield or removed damaged air filter Damage caused by dirt pressure or steam cleaning the unit salt water corrosion rust varnish abrasives and moisture Defects malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse misuse neglect modifications alterations normal wear improper servicing or use of unauthorized attachments Incorrect storage procedures stale fuel including failure to provide o...

Страница 35: ...ST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zurich IL 60047 ...

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