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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ECHO
CHAIN SAW
CS-510
WARNING DANGER
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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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.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users WARNING! KICKBACK may occur when the nose or 2.Keep a good firm grip on the saw with tip of the guide bar touches an object, or both hands, the right hand on the rear when the wood closes in and pinches the handle, and the left hand on the front saw chain in the cut. Tip handle, when the engine is running. contact in some cases may cause a Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers lightning fast reverse REACTION, Kicking
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5.Do not allow other persons to be near 13.When cutting a limb that is under the chain saw when starting or cutting tension, be alert for springback so that with the chain saw. you will not be struck when the tension Keep bystanders and animals out of in the wood fibers is released. the work area. 14.Keep the handles dry, clean, and free 6.Do not start cutting until you have a of oil or fuel mixture. clear work area, secure footing, and a 15.Operate the chain saw only in well planned retreat
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CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................. 1 NOMENCLATURE HAVE PARTS ............................................................................. 4 OPERATOR SAFETY............................................................................................... 6 CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE ........................................................................ 7 PREPARATION FOR USE ...............................................
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NOMENCLATURE HAVE PARTS 5 4 6 7 14 13 8 12 9 10 11 15 21 20 19 16 17 18 12 3 4
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NOMENCLATURE HAVE PARTS 1. Instruction manual - Included with unit. 11. Guide bar - The part that supports and guide Read before operation and keep for future the saw chain. reference to learn proper, safe operating 12. Bar tip guard - Anti-kickback device attached techniques. on the bar nose. 2. Installation and use KICK GUARD - 13. Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool. Describe how to install the kick guard and 14. Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the operate the saw with
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OPERATOR SAFETY HOT HUMID WEATHER • Heavy protective clothing can increase To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following: operator fatigue which may lead to heat • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or stroke. twisted position. Schedule heavy work for early morning, or late • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. rest your hands. • Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement. VIBRATION AND COLD • Do exercise
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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 Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good system must be certified per USDA Forest repair and properly seated in the muffler. Service Regulation SAE J 335. • Certain internal combustion engines operated on Check with your local
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PREPARATION FOR USE CAUTION • All adjustment, should be made cold. • Always wear gloves when working on chain. MOUNTING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Bar hole • Unscrew two nuts and remove clutch cover. Clutch cover • Install the spiked bumper on the front of machine. (Use two bolts 5×12) Spiked bumper Two bolts 5×12 • Mount bar and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. • Install saw chain as shown. (Ensure cutters are pointing in the right direction) Adjusting screw • Install the clu
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FUEL AND LUBRICANT FUEL STATEMENT R+M GASOLINE-Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or 2 Oil 1 gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain maximum 10% ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methylteriary-butyl ether). Gasoline 50 Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. TWO-STROKE OIL - Use 50 : 1 two-stroke ECHO oil only. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use 50 : 1 ECHO oil will void the warranty on your ECHO product. MIXING - Mix oil
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OPERATION WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD Chain brake • Fill the fuel tank with fuel. • Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. • Press hand guard forward. (Chain brake ACTIVATED position) • Turn ignition switch upside. (“RUN” position) • Pull choke control knob all the way out. (Choke position) Stop switch CAUTION Make sure bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the saw. Start • Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything when starting the saw. • Securely hold the saw
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RUNNING • When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes. • Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the engine. • The chain starts running when the engine reaches to 3,800 r/min approximately. • Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar. STOPPING • Release throttle trigger and turn switch down. (“STOP” position) Stop NOTE When engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine. Check and repair stop switch before starting the engine ag
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CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL NOTE Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety, so don’t assume the responsibility for a helper as well. After you have learned the basic techniques of using the saw, your best aid will be your own good common sense. The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the
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FALLING THE TREE A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power line, or another tree. Direction There are ways to make a tree fall where you want of fall it, so first decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. You will need good footing while working and you should be able to work the saw without hitting any obstacles. 45° Next, select a path of retreat. When the tree begins to fall you should retreat away from the directio
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CAUTION Wear suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises. Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a vertical position. If the saw should kick back, you may not have well enough control to prevent possible injury. BUCKING 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. Support logs
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CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION • Set the lever in the released position before starting to cut. Kickback motion • If the brake is tripped by kick back reaction, the chain will stop immediately release the throttle to avoid possible damage prevent to the engine or clutch. • Do not attempt to operate the engine with the brake engaged. TESTING THE BRAKE • Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm. • Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle
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AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE The automatic chain brake stops the operation of the saw chain in such a manner that kick-back action produced at the end of the guide bar END OF THE GUIDE BAR may be placed at automatically actuates the chain brake. the height of about 35 cm. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, proceed as follows: 1) Stop the engine of the chain saw. 2) Operate the front and rear handles with hands (grip them lightly), so that the guide bar may be placed at the h
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT T ; Idle adjusting screw Every unit is run at the factory and the carburettor is set in compliance with California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburettor is equipped with “H” (High Speed Needle) and “L” (Low Speed Needle) needle adjustment limited that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before adjusting carburettor clean or replace air filter and muffler, “Spark Arrestor Screen”. H ; High speed needle 2. Make sure the cutting a
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AIR FILTER Cleaner cover knob • Check before every use. Air cleaner cover • Loosen cleaner cover knob and remove air Spark plug cleaner cover and filter. • Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed air, or replace the air filter. • Reinstall filter and cover. Air filter cover Air filter Cylinder cover CYLINDER FINS • Check periodically. • Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. • Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let cooling air pass easily. SPARK PLUG • Check periodical
