Echo CS-330T manual

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    X7503242502 X750009912 1 1/09 W ARNING 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-330T CS-360T[...]

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    2 R u l e s f o R s a f e o p e R a t i o n A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. B. Other Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator , helpers, bystanders, or any com - bination of the se persons may result from one-handed o[...]

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    3 14. Keep the handles dry , clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas. 16. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specically trained to do so. 17. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the Instruction Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by [...]

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    4 i n t e R n a t i o n a l s y m b o l s C o n t e n t s Page Rules for Safe Operation .................................................................................................. 2 T echnical Data .................................................................................................................. 5 Emission Data ..............[...]

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    5 t e C h n i C a l D a t a * T echnical data subject to change without notice. Model CS-330T CS-360T Dimension L x W x H mm inch Weight Power head, dry kg Type Displacement 32.6 (1.989 cu.in.) 36.3 (2.215 cu.in.) Carburetor Ignition Spark Plug Starter Power transmission Mixture ratio Tank Capacity ml Oil Bar and chain Tank Capacity ml Lubrication [...]

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    6 D e s C R i p t i o n The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restric- tions, guide bar 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 conte[...]

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    7 1. Hand guard (Chain brake actuating lever) 2. Ignition/Choke Lever 3. Throttle control trigger 4. Throttle control lockout 5. Air cleaner cover 6. Pull starter 7. Front handle 8. Oil tank cap 9. Fuel tank cap 10. Saw chain 1 1. Guide bar n o m e n C l a t u R e o f p a R t s Cs-330t , Cs-360t 10 11 12 13 14 12. Sprocket guard 13. Catalytic muf?[...]

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    8 KICK GUARD® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS For saws with Kick Guard ® P/N 2894901 and symmetri- cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard ® and through front hole (C) in guide bar . 2. IMPORT ANT : Dimple in Kick Guard ® (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E). 3. T ighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until[...]

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    9 p o 7. T urn saw over and check brake band (O) for cor- rect position around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not in place around drum, remove clutch cover , make sure brake is released, and reinstall. DANGER Never operate saw if chain brake does not function properly , otherwise saw damage and serious personal injury could result. See “T esti[...]

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    10 NOTICE: Use 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 warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. f u e l s t a t e m e n t W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% etha[...]

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    11 o p e R a t i o n IMPORT ANT This saw features a combination ignition/choke switch that automatically sets the throttle speed to fast idle for quick starting. Do not squeeze trigger during cold starts until after unit has started, or fast idle and choke set- tings will be released, and engine may not start. CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of [...]

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    12 5. Lay unit on a at, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all obstacles. Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle trigger lockout (C), but do not depress throttle trigger (D). 6. Pull starter handle (F) several times until engine starts, or rst starting sound is heard. (7 pulls maximum) 7. Move ignition/choke lever back to[...]

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    13 A A E D D STOPPING 1. Release throttle trigger (D) and move lever (A) rearward to STOP ( O ) position. 2. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake. NOTE If engine does not stop, move ignition/choke lever forward to choke position ( ) to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switc[...]

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    14 W ARNING Read the ECHO “CHAIN SA W SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc- tions. Failure to obey all instructions may result in serious or fatal injuries. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is difcult at times to take care for your own safety , so don’[...]

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    15 W ARNING A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car , a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so rst decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. Y ou will need good footing while working and you should be able to work the saw without [...]

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    16 Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical po- sition. If the saw should kick back you may not have good enough control to prevent possible injury . Bucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces. There are a few basic rules which apply to all bucking operations. Keep both hands on the handles at all times. Sup[...]

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    17 m a i n t e n a n C e a n D C a R e W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a com- plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow u[...]

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    18 AIR FIL TER 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover . Brush dirt from inside cover . 3. Remove air lter and lightly brush debris from lter . Replace lter if it is damaged, fu[...]

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    19 SP ARK PLUG • Check periodically . IMPORT ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove air cleaner cover . 2. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 3. Gap = 0.65 mm (0.026 in) 4. Replace if electrode is worn, or if the insulator is fouled by oil or other deposits 5. T orque = 150 [...]

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    20 MUFFLER SP ARK ARREST OR IMPORT ANT Carbon deposits in mufer will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically . 1. Remove air lter cover and remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket guard. 3. Remove three mufer cover screws and remove mufer cover . [...]

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    21 6. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust ports (G). IMPORT ANT If mufer mounting studs loosened during mufer nut removal, tighten studs using two nuts (H) tightened together on end of stud. T urn outer nut clockwise, and tighten stud to 70 kgf • cm (7 N-m, 60 in • lbf). Do not exceed specication[...]

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    22 CARBURETOR ADjUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. Dur- ing the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has bee[...]

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    23 HIGH AL TITUDE ADjUSTMENT 1. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. 2. Stop engine. 3. Start engine and turn the HI speed needle (A) lean (CW) until the engine runs between 13,500 and 14,500 RPM. Then turn the LO speed needle lean (B) (CW) until the engine does not hesitate when accelerated. DO NOT REMOVE LIMITE[...]

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    24 W ARNING Use of replacement saw chain and/or guide bar other than that specied, or operation without the “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 sample of chain saws below [...]

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    25 3/8A (SPROCKET) 30° 80° 60° 0.64 mm (0.025 in.) Parallel • Properly led cutters are shown below . (T op plate angle) (Side plate angle) (T op plate cutting angle) (Depth gauge) • When setting of the chain is nished, soak it in oil and wash away lings completely before using. • When chain has been led on the bar , supply suf?[...]

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    26 T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u Fr o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o Nd e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e u F d e g g o l c e n i l l e u F r o t e r u b r [...]

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    27 s t o R a g e a f t e R u s e • Inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw . - Completely clean every part, and repair , if necessary . - Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent corrosion. • Drain fuel tank, pull starter slowly a few times to drain fuel from carburetor . • Pour a small amount of clean two-stroke oil into sp[...]

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    28 TESTING THE BRAKE • Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm. • Hold the saw rmly by the handles and accelerate the en - gine to a fast idle. • Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding the saw rmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the th[...]

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    29 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated ’s Limited Warranty , pro vides to the original purcha ser that this ECHO pr oduct is free from defects in material and w orkmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to rep[...]

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    30 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

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    31 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

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    CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T . ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O A k w O O D R O A D L A k E Z u R i c h , iL 60047-1564 www .echo-usa.com DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www .echo-usa.com s e R v i C i n g i n f o R m a t i o n p a R t s / s e R i a l n u m b e R Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ P[...]