User manual ECHO CS-400 04-09

[. . . ] Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODEL : CS-400 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7503251601 X750012511 04/09 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precautions 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. [. . . ] · When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available: Use motor oil, etc. · When refueling, also refill chain oil. Fuel tank cap Oil tank cap 15 CS-400 OPERATION CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation Cap indication WARNING reduces friction between the chain and the guide Fuel/oil tanks are indicated byfingers or cause severe bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, orbar and chain oil of high quality for this · Use servicing unit. · Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems. Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. chain oil is CO available: uncon· When ECHO bar and Breathing not can cause sciousness, serious injury, or death. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. OPERATION Chain brake Chain brake · After choke control knob is pulled and then CAUTION knob is returned to original position, Make sure a little and chain are free from any throttle remainsthe bar open (latch obstruction when starting the chain saw. · If engine is started in this latch condition, · chainMove chain brake leverstart forward to lock chain starts to turn. It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank. · Move ignition switch squeeze throttle trigger slightly topump 3 to 4 timeslatch and is visible in · Push purge release throttle or until fuel pull front hand guard towards the operator purge pump. (Choke posi· Pull choke (Chain brake unlocked position) tion) · Never use throttle latch for cutting. Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD WARNING Ignition switch Start / Run Purge pump Purge pump Choke control knob Choke control knob Choke Choke Starter handle Unlock chain brake CS-400 CS-400 14 16 Fuel tank cap Oil tank cap OPERATION Starter handle Chain brake · Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. · Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle several times until first firing sound. · Push choke control knob all the way in. Choke control knob Open choke Ignition switch Start / Run · After choke control knob is pulled and then knob is returned to original position, throttle remains a little open (latch condition). · If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn. · After NOTE starting the engine, squeeze throttle trigger slightly to release throttle latch and If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instrucpull front hand guard towards the operator tions. (Chain brake unlocked position) · Never use throttle latch for cutting. · When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle trig· Use the chain latch, only in starting or in ger to release the brake otherwise damage to clutch emergencies. may result. WARNING CAUTION Purge pump Choke control knob Choke Lock Chain Starter handle brake Unlock chain brake CS-400 Choke control knob Open choke · Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting. [. . . ] · To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder (Sure Sharp®). Push file as shown 90° Hold the file horizontally CS-400 30 1/5 One fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge · Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. Depth gauge tool Remove until flat with tool · Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge. Round off the edge Properly filed cutters are shown in illustration. 91VG:80° 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. [. . . ]