User manual ECHO CS-400 04-09

[. . . ] Chain Saw Instruction Manual MODEL : CS-400 WARNING 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. X7503251601 X750012511 04/09 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users WARNING! KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. [. . . ] chain oil is CO available: uncon· When ECHO bar and Breathing not can cause sciousness, serious injury, or death. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. · Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. in summer Fuel tank cap Oil tank cap SAE No. in winter or when cutting resinous trees. WARNING · When refueling, also refill chain oil. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. OPERATION Chain brake Chain brake · After choke control knob is pulled and then CAUTION knob is returned to original position, Make sure a little and chain are free from any throttle remainsthe bar open (latch obstruction when starting the chain saw. · If engine is started in this latch condition, · chainMove chain brake leverstart forward to lock chain starts to turn. Do not fully engine brake before starting. · Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank. CAUTION · Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. · After starting the engine, to "RUN" position. · Move ignition switch squeeze throttle trigger slightly topump 3 to 4 timeslatch and is visible in · Push purge release throttle or until fuel pull front hand guard towards the operator purge pump. (Choke posi· Pull choke (Chain brake unlocked position) tion) · Never use throttle latch for cutting. NOTE · Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies. starter rope out to the maximum posDo not pull sible position. Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD WARNING Ignition switch Start / Run Purge pump Purge pump Choke control knob Choke control knob Choke Choke Starter handle Unlock chain brake CS-400 CS-400 14 16 Fuel tank cap Oil tank cap OPERATION Starter handle Chain brake · Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. in winter or when cutting resinous trees. · When refueling, also refill chain oil. [. . . ] · Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust. · Drain fuel tank, pull starter slowly a few times to drain fuel from carburetor. · Pour a small amount of clean motor oil into spark plug hole, pull starter and crank the engine until piston reaches: TOP DEAD CENTER. · Store in a dry area, free from dust. WARNING Do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flameorspark. CAUTION Do not lend or rent your chain saw without the Instruction manual and Safety manual. NOTE · For future reference, you should keep this Instruction manual and the Safety manual. [. . . ]