ECHO CS-271T - Manual

4 CS-271T SYMBOL FORM DECALS Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS” section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one ca...

5 CS-271T PACKING LIST The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, 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 dea...

6 CS-271T NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. 19 14 15 17 16 5 4 8 7 10 11 12 3 2 1 X524-004650 X505-006660 9 21 6 22 20 X505-002310 X505-002062 23 18 13 Part Number X505-002310 Part Number X505-006660 Part Number X524-004650 REPLACEMENT...

8 CS-271T OPERATOR SAFETY VIBRATION AND COLD • It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colo...

9 CS-271T SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER • The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler. • Certain internal combustion engines operated on...

10 CS-271T WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. KICK GUARD ® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches.For saws with Kick Guard ® P/N 2893201 and Symmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard) guide bars....

11 CS-271T 4. Mount guide bar on stud and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward. 5. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch cover (and spiked bumper; option) over the guide bar stud. Ensure chain tension adjust...

12 CS-271T Fuel Mix Chart 50 : 1 U.S. Metric Gasoline Oil Gasoline Oil Gallons US. fl. oz. L mL 1 2.6 4 80 2 5.2 8 160 5 12.8 20 400 FUEL AND LUBRICANT FUEL STATEMENT GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane [(R+M)/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10 %...

13 CS-271T HANDLING FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS - 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. I...

14 CS-271T WARNING • After choke control knob is turned and then knob is returned to original position, throttle remains a little open (latch condition). • If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn. Do not start engine before chain brake is activated. CAUTION • After startin...

15 CS-271T WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD 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. • Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder le...

16 CS-271T 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 4400 r/min approximately. • Confi...

17 CS-271T 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 no...

18 CS-271T FELLING THE TREE 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 first decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree. You will need good footin...

21 CS-271T End of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 55 cm (22 in.). 55 cm (22 in.) AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps: 1. Stop th...

22 CS-271T CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-271T . GUIDE BAR (Low-kickback)Replacement guide bars. The following guide bars may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy. • Sprocket nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius, same...

23 CS-271T MAINTENANCE AND CARE IMPORTANT Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achie...

24 CS-271T CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “H” (High Speed) and “L” (Low Speed) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before...

26 CS-271T GUIDE BAR • Clean before using. - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. • Reverse guide bar periodically. • Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar. Replace either or both if worn. SPROC...

27 CS-271T SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Sharpen lower edge Drive link Tie strap Right hand cutter Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Guard link Top plate Side plate Depth gauge Hold the file horizontally 90° Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain: • Keep the cutters sharp at all times. • Keep ...

29 CS-271T TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Problem Engine — hard to start Cause Remedy — does not start Engine...

31 CS-271T WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal ...