ECHO CS-3000 Type 1E, CS-3400 Type 1E, CS-3450 Type 1E - Manuals

6 50 CS-3450 CS-3000CS-3400 FUEL AND LUBRICANT FUEL STATEMENT GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane (R+M/2) gasoline or gasoholknown to be good quality. Gasohol may contain maximum 10%ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether).Gasohol containing methy (wood) alcohol is not approved. OIL - EC...

7 WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TOSTART • Press throttle control lockout down while holding throttletrigger and push in latch. • Pull starter handle. • When engine starts, immediately push throttle triggerup, to release the latch. CAUTION Clutch engages and chain will rotate when engine is startedwith thr...

8 GENERAL Kickback [NOTE] Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” includedwith your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc-tions. In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is aone-man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your ownsafety, so don’t assume the responsibi...

10 Don’t cut with the saw overhead or the bar in a verticle posi-tion. If the saw should kick back you may no have good enoughcontrol to prevent possible injury. BUCKING Uphill position FINISH CUT FIRST CUT Board or flat stones KICKBACK • Improper thrust cutting. • When the bar nose hits another tre...

11 INFORMATION Kickback Safety Features The following features are recommended for this model as Kickback Safety Features. • Double Guard Low Kick Type Guide Bar or Asymmetrical Low Kick Type Guide BarNote: You saw chain can be equipped with either of these bars. Reduced nose radius NOTE: Replacemen...

12 MAINTENANCE AND CARE AIR FILTER • Check before every use. • Pull choke all the way out (Close position). • Loosen bolt, and remove air cleaner cover and filter. • Brush off dust lightly, or wash it in water and detergent ifnecessary. Dry it completely before installation. Air filter Air cleaner c...

13 SPARK PLUG • Check periodically. • Gap = 0.65 mm (.026”) • Replace if either electrode is worn or if the insulator is fouledby oil or other deposits. • TORQUE = 145 ~ 155 kg•cm (125 ~ 135 in. lb.) CAUTION Do not over torque. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emission ModelsTools Required: Tachometer P/N ...

14 LO SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust the Lo speed mixture needle in clockwise (CW) until maximum idle RPM (just before lean drop off) is achieved. NOTE: Engine RPM must be allowed to stabilize a minimum of20 seconds after each adjustment . 2. Turn the Idle speed adjusting screw to achieve idle o...

15 4. Idle Speed Adjustment. • Start engine and turn “idle” speed adjustment screw (B) CWuntil the saw chain begins to move, then turn the screw CCWuntil saw chain stops moving. Turn screw CCW an additional1/4 turn. 5. Accelerate to full throttle for 2-3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then...

16 30° 85° 60° 91 • Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with flat fileuntil flat with top o the gauge tool. - Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge. • Properly filed cutters are shown below. Sharpen bottom edge D...

17 TROUBLESHOOTING Poor performance of the engine and/or cutting mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following the above instruc-tions.Poor performance can easily be corrected even by a beginner.When the engine does not function properly check the following three (3) points first. • Is ...

18 Table 2 Improper fuel used ..................................... Use fuel with correct mixing ratio. Never use gasoline of poor quality. Spark plug defective (burnt) ....................... Replace. Ouput (engine speed) insuf ficient Engine keeps running, but chain does not cut clean Output (engi...

19 Kickback Motion: • When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. • Improper thrust cutting. CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE The installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area ofoperation. You should enquire through local government offices, you...

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This Supplement contains important information. Please keep with your Instruction Manual. Please use this information when installing or adjusting guide bar/saw chain. SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUALS PREPARATION FOR USE ADJUSTMENT, CHAIN TENSION IMPORTANT! Tighten guide bar nuts to 90 – 110 kgf/cm ...