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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CHAIN SAW
CS-8000 TYPE1-E
WARNING
Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
ECHO, INCORPORATED
X750-012 02 1
400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
X750 315-121 1
Phone : 847-540-8400
Printed in Japan 0909Ap 0404 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 © 2002 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 Manual oiler manual Wear eyes, ears and head Automatic oiler adjustment protection Emergency stop Carburetor adjustment STOP - Low speed mixture Choke control “Cold Start” Carburetor adjustment position (choke closed) - High speed mixture Oil and gasoline mixture Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Chain oil fill DECALS Part Number 890191-31731 Part Number X
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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 Small screwdriver Spiked bumpers, Instruction manual Safety manual × × Bolts 6 × × × 14 mm, ×
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NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 1 6 5 4 7 8 3 9 X505-002040 10 2 11 12 13 Part Number 890191-30131 TO AVOID KICKBACK 1. Hold the chain saw firmly with both 24 hands. 23 2. Don’t let the nose of the guide bar contact any obstruction. 890191-30131 3. Tip contact may suddenly move the guide bar upward and backward, X524-001672 which may cause serious injury. 890191-31731 Part Number X524-001672 890161-31733 REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN 22 GUIDE BAR* CHAIN* PART NO. TYPE LINKS 21 20” 20D0PS3870 OREGON 72L
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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 Chain brake lever (Front hand guard) NOTE Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard) fully rearward to remove or install the clutch Clutch cover cover to chain saw. Two nuts 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 24) 2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover. 3. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary
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ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION IMPORTANT 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 24) 2. 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. Tighten both nuts with the bar nose held up. 5
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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 Fuel/oil 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 HARD TO Chain brake START 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. Throttle latch � Press throttle trigger lockout down while Throttle trigger lockout grasping throttle trigger and push in throttle latch. � Move ignition switch to “RUN” position. � Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull Push starter handle. � When engine starts, immediatel
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Unlock chain brake RUNNING � When engine starts, keep idling for a few minutes. � Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut. � Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the engine. � The chain starts running when the engine reaches 3800 r/min approximately. � Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar. � Give several strokes to manual oiler button to confirm extra lubrication. � Do not run the engine at high speed Manual oiler unnecess
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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
