User manual ECHO CS-3400TYPE 1E

[. . . ] Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODELS : CS-3000 TYPE 1E Serial Number 4034 & Up CS-3400 TYPE 1E Serial Number 3942 & Up CS-3450 TYPE 1E Serial Number 5120 & Up WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Instruction Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7503202004 89865039234 09/01 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precaution for Chain Saw Users WARNING! [. . . ] When cutting on a slope or hillside, always stand uphill. Uphill position FINISH CUT Keep in mind that the wood is heavy and that it will bend and pinch the saw if improperly supported. The trunk will weaken at the point where you make the cut unless the tree is lying on perfectly flat ground or supported as shown. If you make the cut with the tree on the ground, don't let the saw's chain dig into the earth; it is harmful for the saw, and you stand a good chance of being struck by flying debris. To cut the trunk, use the bucking and two-cut sequence shown. The first cut should be no deeper than one-third the trunk diameter. FIRST CUT Board or flat stones KICKBACK WARNING: KICKBACK IS DANGEROUS Kickback is generated when the rotation of the chain is arrested for some reason. The most dangerous effect of this action occurs when the nose of the bar contacts another object, the chain is momentarily stopped and all the energy of the engine throws the bar upwards and backwards towards the operator. The chain saw industry and government agencies have attempted to prescribe various safety devices, but the best protection is to avoid kickback. Comply with the Safety Precautions as listed on page 2 of this manual. · When the bar nose hits another tree, etc. · Improper thrust cutting. 12 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 Bar Note: Your saw chain can be equipped with either of these bars. Double Guard Bar Reduced nose radius NOTE Use Oregon® IntenzTM 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 pitch and having the same number of teeth. · A hard nose guide bar having the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar. · Low Kick Guard Link Type Saw Chain The low kick guard link chain must be maintained correctly. Follow instruction "SETTING THE CHAIN" in Instruction Manual. · Front Handle Guard The front handle guard must be installed correctly and kept in good condition. · Chain Brake Chain brake must be maintained correctly. Follow instruction "CORRECT USE OF CHAIN BRAKE" in Instruction Manual. CAUTION !! The consequences of using improper replacement components and of removing safety devices may result in serious or fatal injury 13 MAINTENANCE AND CARE A C AIR FILTER · · · · Check before every use. Pull choke (A) all the way out (close position). Loosen bolt and remove air cleaner (B) cover and filter (C). Lightly brush dust off filter, and inspect for damage. AUTOMATIC OILER B · · · D The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 3 to 4 cc/mm (@ 7000 rpm) prior to shipment from the factory. Turn adjusting screw (D) counter-clockwise to increase oil volume, clockwise to decrease oil volume. OIL STRAINER · Check periodically. - Do not allow dust to enter into oil tank. - Clogged oil strainer will affect the normal lubricating system. - If the strainer (E) is dirty, wash it in gasoline. [. . . ] Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle. Slowly operate the chain brake lever while holding the saw firmly on the ground. When the brake lever trips, the chain should stop. Immediately release the throttle trigger. OPERATION · · Set the lever in the released position before starting to cut. [. . . ]