Echo CS-271T User Manual Page 1

INSTRUCTION MANUALCHAIN SAWCS-271T WARNINGRead the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safeoperation.Failure to do so could result in se

8CS-271TOPERATOR SAFETYVIBRATION AND COLD• It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’sPhenomenon, which affects the fingers of certainindividuals

9CS-271TSPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER• The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaustnoise and prevents hot, glowing particles ofcarbon from leaving the muf

10CS-271TPREPARATION FOR USE WARNINGSaw chain is sharp! Always wear gloveswhen handling assembly, otherwise seriouspersonal injury may result.KICK G

11CS-271T4. Mount guide bar on stud and slide toward clutchto make saw chain installation easier. Installchain with cutters on top of guide bar facing

12CS-271TFUEL AND LUBRICANTFuel Mix Chart 50 : 1US. METRICGasoline Oil Gasoline OilGallons US. fl. oz. L mL1 2.6 4 802 5.2 8 1605 12.8 20 400FUEL STAT

13CS-271THANDLING FUELMIXING INSTRUCTIONS -1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of therequired amount of gasoline.2. Add the proper amount of

14CS-271TOil tank capCHAIN LUBRICANTProper lubrication of the chain while in operationreduces friction between the chain and the guidebar to a minimum

15CS-271TWHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD CAUTIONMake sure the bar and chain are free fromany obstruction when starting the chain saw.• Move chain brake leve

16CS-271TRUNNING• When engine starts, keep idling for a fewminutes.• Set the brake lever in the unlocked positionbefore starting to cut.• Pull throttl

17CS-271TCUTTING INSTRUCTIONGENERAL CAUTION• Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETYMANUAL” included with your chain saw foradditional cutting and safety in

Copyright © 2011 All Rights Reserved.The engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicals knownto the State of California to causecancer, birth de

18CS-271TFELLING THE TREEA falling tree can seriously damage anything it mayhit - a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, oranother tree.There are ways

19CS-271TLIMBINGLimbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking.Never stand on the tree that you are limbing.When limbing, caution is the word.Be ca

20CS-271TChain brake functionWhen the lever is pushed forward, chain brakeinstantly stops the chain.Chain brake unlockWhen the lever is fully pulled t

21CS-271TEnd of the guide bar may be placed at theheight of about 55 cm (22 in.).55 cm(22 in.)AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKEKickback produced from the tip of t

22CS-271TCHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATIONThe following combinations are recommended for model CS-271T.GUIDE BAR(Low-kickback)Replacement guide bars.The

23CS-271TMAINTENANCE AND CAREIMPORTANTTime intervals shown are maximum.Actual use and your experience will determinethe frequency of required maintena

24CS-271TCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTEvery unit is run at the factory and the carburetor isset in compliance with Emission Regulations. Inaddition, the carbu

25CS-271TOil filterFuel filterOil tank capFuel tank cap0.65 mm (0.026 in.)Cleaner cover knobAir filterAir cleaner coverAIR FILTER• Check before every

26CS-271TGUIDE BAR• Clean before using.- Clean the groove of the guide bar with a smallscrewdriver.- Clean oil holes with a wire.• Reverse guide bar p

27CS-271TSETTING THE SAW CHAINSharpen lower edgeDrive linkTie strapRight hand cutterPreset tie strapLeft hand cutterGuard linkTop plateSide plateDepth

1CS-271TRULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONA. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 1.With a basic understanding ofkickback, you can reduce or elimina

28CS-271T• Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guidebar so that depth gauge protrudes.Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file untilflat with

29CS-271TTROUBLESHOOTINGProblemEngine — hard to start Cause Remedy— does not startEngine Fuel at No fuel • Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replacecrank

30CS-271TSTORAGE AFTER USE* Technical data subject to change without notice.TECHNICAL DATA• Inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw.- Completel

31CS-271TWARRANTY STATEMENTSECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FORPRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO’S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporat

32CS-271TPURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES• 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty• 30-day commercial, institutional,

33CS-271TECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR ECHO BRANDThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resource

2CS-271T 1.Do not operate a chain saw with onehand! Serious injury to the operator,helpers, bystanders, or anycombination of these persons mayresult

3CS-271T WARNINGThe safety alert symbol accompanied by theword “WARNING” calls attention to an act orcondition which CAN lead to seriouspersonal inj

4CS-271TSYMBOL FORMCarburetor adjustment- Idle speedCarburetor adjustment- High speed mixtureWARNING!!Read and follow all safetyprecaution in the inst

5CS-271TPACKING LISTThe ECHO product you purchased has beenfactory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due topackaging restrictions, guide bar and saw

6CS-271T NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS* If a decal cannot be read, a new one can beordered from your ECHO dealer.19141517165487101112321 X524-003920X505-0

7CS-271TNOMENCLATURE OF PARTS1. Instruction manual - Included with unit.Read before operation and keep for futurereference to learn proper, safe opera