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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CHAIN SAW
CS-550P
WARNING
Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
ECHO, INCORPORATED
X750-015 42 0
400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
X750 328-000 0
Phone : 847-540-8400
Printed in Japan 1012G 1422 ES
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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users WARNING! KICKBACK may occur when the nose or 1.With a basic understanding of tip of the guide bar touches an object, or kickback, you can reduce or eliminate when the wood closes in and pinches the the element of surprise. saw chain in the cut. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Tip contact in some cases may cause a 2.Keep a good firm grip on the saw with lightning fast reverse REACTION, Kicking both hands, the
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B. Other Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one 11.Shut off the engine before setting the hand! Serious injury to the operator, chain saw down. helpers, bystanders, or any 12.Use extreme caution when cutting combination of these persons may small size brush and saplings because result from one-handed operation. slender material may catch the saw A chain saw is intended for two- chain and be whipped toward you or handed use. pull you off balance. 2.Do not operate a chain saw
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CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................. 1 SYMBOLS AND SIGNS ........................................................................................... 3 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................... 5 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS ................................................................................. 6 OPERATOR SAFETY................................
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SYMBOL FORM Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Carefully read the Instruction Chain oil fill manual Wear eyes, ears and head Chain oiler adjustment protection Chain brake operation Decompression device Emergency stop Carburetor adjustment - Low speed mixture Choke control “Cold Start” Carburetor adjustment position (choke closed) - High speed mixture Oil and gasoline mixture Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed DECALS Part Number X524-
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PACKING LIST The ECHO product you purchased has been After opening the carton, check for damage. factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO dealer of packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain damaged or missing parts. Use the packing list to installation and other assembly may be necessary. check for missing parts. 13 x 19 mmT-wrench, ECHO chain saw L-wrench (T27), Small screwdriver Instruction manual Safety manual Guide bar Saw chain Wa
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NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 6 5 7 1 4 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 24 23 X524-003550 Part Number X524-003550 REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN 22 GUIDE BAR* CHAIN* PART NO. PART NO. 16” 16F0LD3366 20LPX66CQ / 20BPX66CQ 21 18” 18F0LD3372 20LPX72CQ / 20BPX72CQ 20” 20F0LD3378 20LPX78CQ / 20BPX78CQ 20 *Or equivalent Note: There may be other replacement components for achieving kickback protection. For details, please refer to the chain and bar combination 19 sheet shown in the instruction manual. WARNING!! Read and
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NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 1. Instruction manual - Included with unit. 11. Chain catcher - A projection designed to Read before operation and keep for future reduce the risk of the operator’s right hand reference to learn proper, safe operating from being hit by a chain which has broken techniques. or derailed from the guide bar during cutting. 2. Safety manual - Describe operating and safety 12. Guide bar - The part that supports and guides instructions for this chain saw. the saw chain. 3. Sp
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OPERATOR SAFETY VIBRATION AND COLD EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION � It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s � Wear eye protection goggles that meet ANSI Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain Z 87.1 requirements. individuals, may be brought about by exposure to Goggles meeting the requirements have the vibration and cold. mark “Z 87” stamped on them. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause � Wear hearing protection. tingling and burning followed by loss of color and If this guide
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Kickback SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER � The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust This requirement also applies to all U.S. Forest noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of Service lands. carbon from leaving the muffler. In some of these areas, the spark arrestor system Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good must be certified per USDA Forest Service repair and properly seated in the muffler. Regulation SAE J335. � Certain internal combustion engines operated on Check with your local o
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PREPARATION FOR USE WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25) 2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch Unlock chain brake cover. 3. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See Brake lever “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/ (Front hand guard) saw chain maintenance procedures. Spiked bumper Two nuts Clutch cover 4. Un
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ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION IMPORTANT Unlock chain brake Always loosen clutch cover nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25) 2. Unlock the chain brake and loosen two clutch cover nuts, if necessary. 3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw clockwise until chain fits snugly against underside of the bar. Proper tension Improper tension Direction to tension the chain Adjusting screw 4.
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FUEL AND LUBRICANT FUEL STATEMENT GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane [(R+M)/2] (mid grade WARNING or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20 % quality. ethanol), E-85 (85 % ethanol) or any fuels not Gasohol may contain up to 10 % Ethyl (grain) meeting above requirements are NOT alcohol or 15 % MTBE (methyl teriary-butyl ether). approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT engines. approved. Use of alternative fuels m
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HANDLING FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS - DANGER 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care required amount of gasoline. when mixing, storing or handling or serious 2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to personal injury may result. gasoline. � Use an approved fuel container. � DO NOT smoke near fuel. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with � DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. gasoline. � Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. 4. Ad
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CHAIN LUBRICANT Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation Cap indication reduces the friction between the chain and the Oil/fuel tanks are indicated by the following guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer illustrations on the caps. service life. � Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this purpose. � Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems. � Use ECHO bar and chain oil. � When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available: Use motor oil, etc. � Use bar and ch
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WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD Chain brake 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 Ignition switch Decompression device brake before starting. � Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Start / Run It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank. � Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill. Choke Throttle trigger lockout � Move ignition switch to “RUN” positi
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RUNNING � When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes. � Set the brake lever in the unlocked position Unlock chain brake before starting to cut. � Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the engine. � The chain starts running when the engine reaches 4000 r/min approximately. � Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar. � Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily. � Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released. STOPPING
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CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL CAUTION � Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. � Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises. � Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine is running. At cutting speed the chain is moving at a high rate of speed. Should the tip contact a limb or log while the chain is moving, the tip will
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FELLING THE TREE A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, or 3 m (10 feet) another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want Retreat Direction of fall it, so first decide where that is! 45° Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. You will need good footing while working and you 45° should be able to work the saw without hitting any obstacles. Next, select a path of retreat. Retreat Not this way When the tree begins to
