Echo CS-341 User Manual Page 1

X7503206104X75000989404/12 WARNING Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-properly and/or safety pre

10Handling Fuel DANGERFuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.• Use an approv

1111ABCOPERATIONSTARTING COLD ENGINE WARNINGMake sure bar and chain are not touching anything when startingthe saw.1. Move chain brake lever fully fo

12when engine is haRD to staRt WARNING Clutch engages and chain may rotate when engine is started with throttle control latch engaged. Never use the

13Running WARNING The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious per-sonal injury may result.NOTEIf saw chain moves adjust carburetor acco

14 WARNING Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETY MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instruc-tions. Failure to obey all

15 WARNING 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

16BUCKINGUphill positionFINISH CUTFIRST CUTBoard or at stonesKICKBACK• Improper thrust cutting.• When the bar nose hits another tree, etc.Don’t cut

17maintenanCe anD CaRe WARNINGMoving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all opening

18ABCDEFaiR filteR1. Close choke (A) (Cold Start Position [ ). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed.

19SPROCKET• A damaged sprocket (C) will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain.• Clean sprocket, clutch and bar mount area before instal-lation

2Rules foR safe opeRationA. Kickback Safety Precaution for Chain Saw UsersB. Other Safety Precautions1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Se

20muffleR spaRk aRRestoRIMPORTANT Carbon deposits in mufer will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checke

21Exhaust Port CleaningLevel 2.Parts Required: As needed: Mufer Gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove mufer cover screws and remove muf

22CaRbuRetoR aDjustmentEngine Break-InNew engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor ad-justments can

23IMPORTANTChain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above.IMPORTANTIf your kick guard is damaged or

24SETTING THE SAW CHAINFor setting saw chains, round le (4 mm: 5/32”) and at le are used.• To keep correct position and correct angle, use the le

25tRoubleshootingPoor performance of the engine and/or cutting mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following these instructions.Poor perf

26CoRReCt use of Chain bRakeThe installation of a chain brake may be mandatory by law or as stipulated by insurance regulations in your area of opera

27TESTING THE BRAKE• Start the engine on a solid level surface and run at a fast idle until warm.• Hold the saw rmly by the handles and accelerate

28waRRanty statementsECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITYECHO Incorporate

29PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

311. Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.12. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material

30 ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTFOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDSThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air

31notes

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5Model ... CS-341Dimension L x W x H ...

6emission DataDesCRiptionThe ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restric-tions, guide bar

7 1. Hand guard (Chain brake locking lever) 2. Throttle control lockout 3. Throttle control trigger 4. Sprocket guard 5. Chain catcher

8 WARNINGIMPROPER CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY CAN RE-SULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, AND WILL CAUSE SE-VERE SAW DAMAGE IF UNIT IS STARTED. NEVER START OR OPERATE SA

9aDjustment, Chain tensionIMPORTANTAlways loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain tension adjuster, otherwise clutch cover and tensioner will be da