Echo CS-440 User's Manual
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1. FUEL FILTER Check periodically e Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank e A clogged filter will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnormalities in engine performance e Pull the fuel filter out through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like e When the filter is dirty replace it e When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty rinsing the tank out with gasoline can clean it OIL FILTER Check periodically e Do not allow dust to enter into oil tank e A clogged oil filter will affect the normal lubricating system e Pull it out through oil filling hole with a piece of steel wire or the like e lf the filter is dirty wash it in gasoline or replace it e When the inside of the tank gets dirty rinsing the tank out with gasoline can clean it Cylinder fins Muffler 29 GUIDE BAR e Clean before using Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver Clean oil holes with a wire e Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installation of the bar Replace either or both if worn SPROCKET e A damaged sprocket will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain When the sprocket has worn out 0 5 mm or more replace it e Check sprocket when you install new chain Replace it if worn CYLINDER FINS e Check periodically e Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling e Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let cooling air pass easi2. Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing a foward 6 Slide bar forward and ensure tensioner pin fits into lower adjustment hole 7 Unlock the chain brake and install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs Ensure brake band is positioned around clutch drum and tab at rear of clutch cover fits underneath tab on engine cover Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight 8 Turn saw over and check brake band for correct position on clutch drum If brake band is not in place around drum remove cover make sure brake is unlocked and reinstall Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight WARNING Improper clutch cover assembly can result in serious injury and will cause severe saw damage if unit is started Never start or operate saw if brake band is not in place on clutch drum Always check chain brake operation after replacing cover Do not use saw if chain brake does not function properly 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 4 Tighten bo
3. Starter handle Pull handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur Fuel tank cap For closing the fuel tank Throttle latch Device for temporality setting the throttle in a partially open position to aid Starting Throttle trigger Device activated by the operators finger for controlling the engine speed Throttle trigger lockout A safety lever which must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated in order to prevent the accidental operation of the throttle trigger Ignition switch Device for connecting and disconnecting the ignition system and thus allowing the engine to be started or stopped CS 440 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 color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown Keep your body warm especially the head and neck feet and ankles and hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the number of hours of operati
4. smooth transition from idle to high speed If engine hesitates turn L needle CCW 1 8 turn and repeat acceleration Continue adjustment until smooth acceleration results 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary as described in item 5 If a tachometer is available idle speed should be set to 2 900 3 100 r min CAUTION When starting idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the saw chain Correct idle speed is adjusted 2 900 to 3 100 r min Or 1 4 turn CCW from the point the chain stops moving When you experience trouble with the carburetor contact your dealer 23 CS 440 Screws Oiltank cap CS 440 ITI IJ Cylinder cover Air cleaner cover Air filter Fuel tank cap 24 AIR FILTER Check before every use e Loosen three screws and remove air cleaner cover and filter e Brush off dust lightly or clean with compressed air or replace the air filter e Reinstall air filter and cover CHECK FUEL SYSTEM Check before every use e After refueling make sure fuel does not leak from around fuel pipe fuel grommet or fuel tank cap e In case of fuel leakage there is a danger of fire Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace SPARK PLUG Check periodically e The standard spark gap is 0 6 to 0 7 mm e Correct the spark gap if it is wider or narrower than the standard gap e Fastening torque 15 to 17 Nm 150 to 170 kgf cm
5. cut very carefully so as not to cause kickback The final cut is made by drawing the saw forward in the cut to reach the hinge 3 e Se HH HN x AE EN EEE 17 CS 440 LIMBING Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking Never remove a limb from a tree while it is supporting your weight When limbing caution is the word CS 440 18 CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION e Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut e lf the brake is tripped by kickback reaction the chain will stop immediately Release the throttle to avoid possible damage to the engine or clutch e Do not attempt to operate the engine with the brake locked Kickback motion TESTING THE BRAKE e Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm Kickback e Hold the saw firmly by the handles and accelerate the engine to a fast idle e 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 WARNING If the chain does not stop immediately return the saw to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair Chain brake function When the lever is pushed forward chain brake instantly stops the chain NOTE e For practice while cutting a small tree push the lever forward to lock the brake e Confirm that the brake works properly before each use e f the chain brake is clogg
6. MECHO gt OPERATOR S MANUAL CHAIN SAW C5 440 WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT CANADA X750 006 21 4 501 Newbold Street London Ontario Canada N6E 1K4 X750 319 510 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1 Fatigue causes carelessness Be more cautious before rest periods and before the end of your shift 2 Personal protective clothing required by your safety organizations government regulations or your employer should be used otherwise sung fitting clothing protective eyewear safety footwear and hand leg and hearing protection should be worn Note Personal protective clothing should meet the requirements of applicable Standards 3 Before fueling servicing or transporting your chain saw switch off the engine To help prevent fire restart your chain saw at least 3 m from the fueling area 4 When using a chain saw a fire extinguisher should be available 5 When felling keep at least 2 tree lengths between yourself and your fellow workers 6 Plan your work assure yourself of an obstacle free work area and in the case of felling of an escape path from the falling tree 7 Follow instructions in your operators manual for starting the chain saw and control the chain saw with a firm grip on both handles when it is in operation Keep handles dry clean and free of oil A cha
7. ating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust Remove chain and guide bar 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 stre in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumlate or reach an open flame or spark CAUTION Do not lend or rent your chain saw without the Operator s manual and Safety manual NOTE e For future reference you should keep this Operator s manual and the Safety manual elf this Operator s manual or the Safety manual has become illegible through impairment or is lost please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer TECHNICAL DATA m Mass Power head dry kg 4 8 Without chain and guide bar Engine Air cooled two stroke single cylinder Carburetor Diaphragm type Magneto Flywheel magneto CDI system Spark plug CHAMPION RCJ 6Y Starter Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic centrifugal clutch 50 1 ratio with ECHO Power Blend two stroke air cooled engine oil 89 octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE ECHO bar and chain oil or motor oil Tank capacity L Guide bar and See page 21 for Chain and Guide Bar Combination saw chain Lubrication Adjustable automatic oil pump Engine speed Idl
8. ch maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed ask your ECHO dealer for repairs tools may be required Level 3 Experience required Specialized tools are required ECHO recommends that the unit be returned to your ECHO dealer for servicing ECHO offers REPOWER Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Just below each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task Ask your ECHO dealer for these parts MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Required Skill level aily or efore use Every refuel 3 Months or 90 Hours 6 Months or 270 Hours Yearly or 600 Hours D B Maintenance procedure Recommended ECHO Dealer Maintenance Procedures Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect Clean Decarbon 3 I we Do It Yourself Maintenance Procedures Air Filter ImspeciCiean Riepiace 1 we mw Automatic Oiler Inspect dust agag o o o Component system OilFiter InspecuReplace 1 ume FuelFiter InspecvRepace 1 Ji e Guide Bar and Oil Holes nspecvCiean 1 we fJ Sprocket InspecuReplace 2 w fJ SparkPlug ImspecCieaniRiepiace 2 we m Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 we fJ Muffler Spark Arrestor InspeclClean Replace 2 wer Starter Rope nspeovReplace 1 ume Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace Pt e Pf Meintenance Procedure Letter Codes IMPORTANT INSPECT C CLEAN Tim
9. e intervals shown are maximum R REPLACE Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection CS 440 22 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 adjusting carburetor clean or replace air filter and muffler Spark Arrestor Screen 2 Make sure the bar and chain are properly adjusted 3 Start engine and run several minutes to bring to operating temperature Flash choke twice during warm up to clear any air from the fuel system 4 Stop engine Turn H speed needle counterclockwise CCW to stop Turn L speed needle midway between full clockwise CW stop and CCW stop 5 Idle Speed Adjustment e Start engine turn Idle speed adjustment screw CW until the saw chain begins to turn then turn screw out CCW until the saw chain stops turning Turn screw out CCW an additional 1 4 turn WARNING Cutting attachment must not move when unit is idling 6 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear any excess fuel in the engine then return to idle Accelerate engine to full throttle to check for
10. e lower edge of the drive link sharp where indicated SETTING SAW CHAIN e For setting saw chain round file 4 0 mm dia 5 32 in and flat file are used e To keep correct position and correct angle use the file holder Sure Sharp Hold the file tipped 10 upward 26 One fifth of file diameter remains above cutter edge e Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide Depth gauge tool bar so that depth gauge protrudes Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool Remove until flat with tool Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge Properly filed cutters are shown in illustration When setting of the chain is finished soak it in oil and wash away filings completely before using LAJ When chain has been filed on the bar supply sufficient oil to it rotate the chain slowly to wash x away the filings before using again 25 ET lf the chain saw is operated with filings clogged in the groove the saw chain and the guide bar Top plate filing angle will be damaged prematurely If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin for instance clean it with kerosene and soak in it oil NOTE These angles are referred to as Oregon 33SL To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer s instruction Top plate cutting angle Depth gauge Parallel 27 CS 440 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem EA hard to start does not start Engine Fuel at No
11. e r min 2 300 3 300 Wide open throttle r min 11 500 13 000 Standard Front hand guard Rear hand guard Anti vibration device Spiked bumper Throttle control lockout Chain brake Chain catcher Spark arrestor muffler Kick guard features Technical data subject to change without notice Tank capacity L 29 CS 440 MECHO
12. ed with wood chips function of the brake may deteriorate Always keep the device clean e Do not increase engine revolution while the chain brake is locked e Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies Chain brake unlock When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator brake is unlocked e When using throttle latch at starting keep the chain brake locked And after starting the engine unlock the brake immediately IMPORTANT Do not allow the saw to tip forward in order to avoid damage to the chain 19 CS 440 END OF THE GUIDE BAR may be placed at the height of about 35 cm Rear handle should be gripped lightly with the right hand CS 440 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 the engine 2 Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately 35 cm above a wooden surface Right hand should hold the rear handle and left hand should hold the front handle 3 Release the front handle and drop the end of the guide bar against the wooden surface 4 The impact should lock the chain brake IMPORTANT When checking the operation of the automatic chain brake use a soft surface substance like wood to provide the impact so the chain is not damaged CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recomme
13. ennnnnnnnn 26 TROUBEESHODTING rasen ee 28 STORAGE AFTER USE nen aa nenne 29 PA AAPP e UNO A 29 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 This chain saw is designed for cutting wood or wood products Do not cut solid metal sheet metal plastic or any non wood materials Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment SYMBOLS AND SIGNS This symbol means the specific action word DANGER calls attention to an act or shown is prohibited Ignoring these condition which WILL lead to serious prohibitions can result in serious or personal injury or death if not avoided fatal injury A WARNING NOTE The safety alert symbol accompanied by the This enclosed message provides tips for use word WARNING calls attention to an act or care and maintenance of the unit condition which CAN lead to serious IMPORTANT personal injury or death if not avoided a The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit The safety alert symbol accompanied by the 4h DANGER O CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal inj
14. eye protection goggles that meet ANSI Z 87 1 requirements Goggles meeting the requirements have the mark Z 87 stamped on them e Wear hearing protection If this guideline is not followed hearing loss can occur ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all times WEAR PROPER CLOTHING e Snug fitting durable clothing should be worn Pants should have long legs DO NOT WEAR SHORTS Do not wear loose fitting clothing scarves neckties jewelry or any item that may become tangled in surrounding growth or the chain saw itself e Wear shoes with non skid soles DO NOT wear open toed shoes or operate unit barefooted e Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the chain saw handles The gloves also help reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands sped HUMID WEATHER e Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler es HOT SURFACES e During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot e Never suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine running e Always use the saw from the right hand side of your body NEVER from the left side e Always wear proper safety clothing to protect your lower body from sharp saw chain and hot muffler e Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when st
15. ficult at times to take care for your own safety so don t assume the responsibility for a helper as well After you have learned the basic techniques of using the saw your best aid will be your own good common sense The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of the saw with your left hand on the front handlebar and your right hand on the rear handle so you can operate the throttle trigger with your right index finger Before attempting to fell a tree cut some small logs or limbs Become thoroughly familiar with the controls and the responses of the saw Start the engine see that it is running properly Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open and start the cut If the chain is properly sharpened the cutting should be relatively effortless It is not necessary to press down hard to make the saw cut Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and cutting will actually be more difficult Some material may adversely affect the housings of your chain saw Example palm Tree Acid fertilizer etc To avoid housing deterioration carefully remove all packed sawdust around clutch and guide bar area and wash with water Coat metal parts with light oil A g Yi A A on Yi CS 440 16 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 t
16. fuel e Fuel filter clogged e Clean or replace cranks carburetor at carburetor Fuel line clogged e Clean e Carburetor e Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at e Carburetor e Ask your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet e Fuel mixture is too rich e Open choke gt with fuel e Clean replace air filter e Adjust carburetor e Ask your ECHO dealer Spark at No spark at e lgnition switch off e Turn switch on end of gt end of plug e Electrical problem e Ask your ECHO dealer plug wire wire e Spark gap incorrect e Adjust 0 6 mm to 0 7 mm Spark at No spark at 0 024 to 0 028 in plug plug e Covered with carbon e Clean or replace e Fouled with fuel e Clean or replace e Spark plug defective e Replace plug Engine e Internal engine problem Ask your ECHO dealer does not crank Dies or e Air filter dirty e Clean or replace accelerates poorly e Fuel filter dirty e Clean or replace e Fuel vent blocked e Clean e Spark plug e Clean and adjust replace e Carburetor e Adjust e Cooling system blocked Clean e Exhaust port spark e Clean arrestor screen blocked 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 CS 440 28 STORAGE AFTER USE Inspect and adjust every part ofthe chain saw Completely clean every part and repair if necessary Apply thin co
17. g the hand from injuries and aiding in control of the chain saw if the hand slips off the handle This guard is used to lock the chain brake which is to stop the saw chain rotation Cylinder cover The cooling airflow grill It covers the cylinder spark plug silencer and air cleaner Rear handle for the right hand Support handle located towards the rear of the engine housing Choke control knob Device for enriching the fuel air mixture in the carburetor to aid cold starting Rear hand guard Extension on the lower part of the rear handle for protecting the hand from the chain if it breaks or degrooves Clutch cover Protective cover to the guide bar saw chain clutch and sprocket when the chain saw is in use Chain catcher A projection designed to reduce the risk of the operator s right hand from being hit by a chain which has broken or derailed from the guide bar during cutting Guide bar The part that supports and guides the saw chain 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Bar tip guard Anti kickback device attached on the bar nose Saw chain Chain serving as a cutting tool Spiked bumper Device fitted in front of the guide bar mounting point acting as a pivot when in contact with a tree or log Front handle for the left hand Support handle located at the front of the engine housing Oil tank cap For closing the oil tank
18. hat is Before cutting clear the area around the tree You will need good footing while working and you should be able to work the saw without hitting any obstacles Next select a path of retreat When the tree begins to fall you should retreat away from the direction of fall at a 45 degree angle and at least 3 m from the trunk to avoid the trunk kicking back over the stump Direction of fall Retreat Not this way Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall Cut a notch about 1 3 of the way into the tree The position of this notch is important since the tree will try to fall into the notch o The felling cut is made on the side opposite the First cut notch and at a level about 5 cm above the bottom of the notch Do not try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut about 5 cm will act as a hinge when the tree falls guiding it in the desired direction LIN When the tree starts to fall kill the engine place One third tree diameter the saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly Direction of fall To fell big trees with a diameter exceeding twice the bar length start the notching cuts from one side and draw the saw through to the other side of the notch Start the back cut on one side of the tree pivoting the saw through to form the desired hinge on that side Then remove the saw for the second cut Insert the saw in the first
19. igger is released STOPPING e Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch down to STOP position NOTE If engine does not stop pull choke control knob out fully to stop engine Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again CHECKING CHAIN TENSION e Chain tension should be checked frequently during work and corrected as necessary e Tension the chain as tight as possible but so it can still be pulled easily along the bar by hand CAUTION Do not operate with a loose chain CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle to half soeed for 30 seconds A thin line of thrown oil should be seen on the dry surface 15 CS 440 CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL CAUTION e Read the ECHO CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions e Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises e 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 be pushed upward with considerable force This is known as kickback Avoid it In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one man job It is dif
20. in saw should never be carried with the engine running 8 When transporting your chain saw use the appropriate transportation covers that should be available for the guide bar and saw chain 9 Never operate a chain saw that is damaged improperly adjusted or is not completely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine operating 10 Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning Operate the chain saw in well ventilated areas only 11 Do not attempt a pruning or liming operation in a standing tree unless specifically trained to do so 12 Guard against kickback Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the guide bar contact an object Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of the chain saw TO AVOID KICKBACK a Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided b Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury c Always use two hands when operating the chain saw d Use a firm grip thumbs and fingers encircling the handles e Don t overreach f Avoid cutting above shoulder height g Follow the manufacture s instructions for sharpening and maintenance of the saw chain 13 When boring with the chain saw the initial cut should be introduced with the lower part of
21. installer la couverture d embrayage La couverture install e inexactement peut avoir cons quence d blessures serieuseset endommager la scie 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 Ifa decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer 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 ECHO CHAIN SAW 13 x 19 mmT wrench Spiked bumper 4 mm Hexagonal Wrench Bolts 5 x 12 mm Small screwdriver Instruction manual Safety manual ECHO Power Blend 2 stroke oil sample Limited warranty Warranty registration statement card MECHO 9 CS 440 CS 440 10 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS Operator s manual Included with unit Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper safe operating techniques Safety manual Describe operating and safety instructions for this chain saw Front hand guard Guard between the front handle and the saw chain for protectin
22. ly MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark plug lead e Remove spark arrestor screen cover and screen from muffler body e Clean carbon deposits from muffler components e Replace screen if it is cracked or has holes burned through e Assemble components in reverse order NOTE e Carbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in engine output Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically AUTOMATIC OILER e The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is adjusted to 4 mL min approximately at 7 000 r min prior to shipment from factory To increase the delivery volume turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise When the screw touches stopper and stops this position indicates maximum discharge volume 13 to 14 mL min at 7 000 r min Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the maximum or minimum limit of volume adjustment CS 440 SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Preset tie strap Drive link oe Left hand cutter Top plate Tie strap Side plate Guard link y Depth guage M _ Ss len DS CS 440 Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain e Keep the cutters sharp at all times e Keep the left and the right cutters properly aligned Note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting performance increased vibration of chains and premature breakage of the saw chain e Drive link serves to remove sawdust from the groove of the guide bar Keep th
23. n you expect to use in thirty 80 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added e Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use AFTER USE DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container STORAGE Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames CS 440 13 WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw e Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting e Press throttle trigger lockout down while grasping throttle trigger and push in throttle latch START RUN e Move ignition switch to RUN position Jhrottle trigger lockout e Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull a starter handle e When engine starts immediately squeeze throttle trigger to release throttle latch and pull front hand guard towards the operator Throttle latch Throttle trigger immediately Chain brake unlocked position CAUTION When using throttle latch for starting keep the brake in lock position After starting the engine squeeze throttle trigger slightly to release throttle la
24. nded to the model CS 440 Saw Chain Length ECHO Part No Pitch Type Links mm in Double Guard mm in OREGON 406 16 16A0AD3366 8 26 0 325 33SL 66 457 18 18A0AD3372 8 26 0 325 33SL 72 508 20 20A0AD3378 8 26 0 325 33SL 78 Standard configuration GUIDE BAR Low kickback Replacement guide bars The following guide bars may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy e Sprocket nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius same pitch and having the same number of teeth e Hard nose guide bars of the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar SAW CHAIN Low kickback CAUTION Do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the CSA Z 62 3 kickback performance requirements NOTE LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN meets the kickback performance requirements of CSA Z 62 3 safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws 21 CS 440 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the SKILL LEVELS Level 1 Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it ea
25. on Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the chain saw or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration oli all STRESS INJURY It is believed that over using the muscles and tendons of the finger hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain to the areas just mentioned Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive stress injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles See a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in your fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented CS 440 EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION e Wear
26. oring otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result CS 440 PREPARATION FOR USE Bolt A Dimple D Rear hole B Front hole C Guide bar Brake lever Front hand guard Clutch cover CS 440 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 Wrenches For saws with Kick Guard P N 2893201 and Symmetrical Low Kick type Double Guard guide bars 1 Install bolt A in rear hole B of Kick Guard and through front hole C in guide bar 2 IMPORTANT Dimple D in Kick Guard must engage recess E in guide bar 3 Tighten nut F and bolt A using 11 mm wrenches until snug Make certain Kick Guard is flush against guide bar 4 Tighten nut F 1 8 additional turn 5 Check to make certain Kick Guard is tight on guide bar GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION REMOVAL NOTE Move the chain brake lever Front hand guard fully rearward to remove or install the clutch cover to the chain saw 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 See Maintenance and Care section for guide bar saw chain maintenance procedures 4 For initial setup install the spiked bumper on the front of machine with two 5 x 12 mm bolts 10 5
27. r operate unit until leakage is repaired e Move at least 3 m from refueling location before starting the engine CS 440 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 Ethyl grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl teriary butyl ether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TWO STROKE OIL A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and JASO FC Standards must be used ECHO brand premium Power Blend Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD and JASO FC certified oil such as ECHO premium Power Blend will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation 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 IMPORTANT e Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage e Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel tha
28. r la scie a chaine CS 440 Chain oil fill Chain oiler adjustment Carburetor adjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Part Number 8901 76 39431 CAUTION ATTENTION Hearing protectors meeting the requirements of CSA Standard Z94 2 should be worn Les protecteurs auditifs pouvant tre porter doivent recontrer les normes CSA Standard 294 2 Part Number X524 001171 REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN PEMPLACEMENT DU GUIDE ET DE LA CHAINE GUIDE BAR P NO CHAINTYPE CKA GUIDE PIECE NO TYPE DE CHAINE 16 16A0AD3366 OREGON 33SL 66 11 5 18 18A0AD3372 OREGON 33SL 72 30 6 20 20A0AD3378 OREGON 33SL 78 25 0 CKA means Computed Kickback Angle CKA Signifie angle de rebondissement calcule Note There may be other replacement components for achieving kickback protection For details please refer to the chain and bar combination sheet shown in the operators manual REMARQUE Il y peut y avoir d autres composantes de remplacement qui protegent en cas de rebondissement Pour plus de d tails se r f rer a la feuille sur les combinaisons de guide et de cha ne du manuel de l utilisateur Part Number X505 002050 4 WARNING Chain brake must be unlocked before removing or installing clutch cover Improper cover installation can result in serious injury and cause severe damage to saw La frein du chaines doit tre d sengag avant d enlever ou
29. tch and pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately Chain brake unlocked position Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies CAUTION The chain will attempt to rotate when engine is started with throttle latch engaged After engine starts release throttle trigger to idle engine otherwise brake damage may occur Never use throttle latch for cutting Use it only when starting the engine WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM e Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting e Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks e Move ignition switch to RUN position e Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle e Choke may be used if necessary but be sure to push it back on first firing sound e After starting the engine pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately Chain brake unlocked position CS 440 14 RUNNING When engine starts keep idling for a few minutes e Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting to cut e Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution of the engine e The chain starts running when the engine reaches to 3 800 r min approximately e Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar e Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily e Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle tr
30. th nuts with the bar nose held up 5 Pull the chain around the bar by hand Loosen the adjustment if you feel tight spots 6 When chain is properly tensioned tighten clutch cover nuts securely 20 to 23 N m 200 to 230 kgf cm 7 Keep chain properly tensioned at all times 11 CS 440 FUEL AND LUBRICANT Fuel Mix Chart 50 1 Gasoine O 4 80 8 160 20 400 IMPORTANT e ECHO premium Power Blend Universal 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals e Use of unmixed improperly mixed or fuel older than 90 days stale fuel may cause hard starting poor performance or severe engine damage and void the product warranty Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual 4h DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result e Use an approved fuel container e DO NOT smoke near fuel e DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel e Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize e NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT e NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running e DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground e Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling e Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start o
31. the nose tip until the hole is sufficiently large so as to introduce the entire nose tip of the guide bar This technique should reduce the danger of kickback 14 A chain saw is intended for two handed use Serious injury to the operator helpers and or bystanders may result from one handed operation CAUTION A Allow your chain saw to cool before refueling and do not smoke while refueling B Do not allow other persons or animals close to running chain saw or close to where a tree is being felled C Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you D When cutting a limb that is under tension is alert for spring back Copyright 2003 E KIORITZ CORPORATION All Rights Reserved CS 440 2 CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION era 2 NB OS AND SIGNO a ern 3 PACKING LIST eee ne a en 5 NOMENCLATURE OF PART S scaszczivenexcensvatsnsacavensadaans vaaxeztnedincscsdenadaetnsacaeennisaneaicuss 6 OPERATOR SAFE Tanne een ee E eee 8 GORBEET USEBPERAIN BRAKE ticas lid atados 9 PREPARATION FOR USE as cetesnstes tsdaeetedsnenseancasnetcaaccneraseonaedais seemtstuechaeiesacanncesncais 10 FUEL AND CEUBRICAN T Eee ee oi 12 OPERATION a ner ern 13 CUTTING INSTRUCTION ae nn en en 16 CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION sea 21 MAINTENANCE AND CARE ne tu en 22 SETTING THE SAW CHAIN 22u0ssssssnennenennennennnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnen
32. ury if not avoided 3 CS 440 SYMBOL FORM Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Carefully read the operator s manual Wear eyes ears and head protection Chain brake operation Emergency stop Choke control Cold Start position choke closed Oil and gasoline mixture DECALS Part Number X503 005610 CAUTION For safe operation follow all safety precautions and instructions in operators Manual Replacement manuals are available from your ECHO dealer Hold chain saw firmly with both hands Part Number 890324 39630 A ATTENTION Pour un travail en s curit respectez toutes les regles de s curit et les indications du manuel d utilisation Le manuel d utilisation est disponibile chez votre agent ECHO Tenez fermement la tronconneuse des deux mains Part Number X505 000450 TO AVOID KICKBACK 1 Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury Always use two hands when operating the chain saw Part Number X505 000460 POUR EVITER LES REBONDISSEMENTS 1 Eviter tout contact entre le nez du guide chaine et un objet quelconque 2 Tout contact du nez peut provoquer un mouvement brusque vers le haut ou vers le bas et entrainer de graves blessures 3 Toujours employer lex deux mains pour op re
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