Echo CS-600P User Manual Page 1

INSTRUCTION MANUALCHAIN SAW WARNINGRead the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safeoperation.Failure to do so could result in serious i

8CS-600PVIBRATION AND COLD• It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’sPhenomenon, which affects the fingers of certainindividuals, may be brough

9CS-600PSPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER• The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaustnoise and prevents hot, glowing particles ofcarbon from leaving the muf

10CS-600PPREPARATION FOR USE WARNINGSaw chain is sharp! Always wear gloveswhen handling assembly, otherwise seriouspersonal injury may result.GUIDE

11CS-600PADJUSTING CHAIN TENSIONIMPORTANTAlways loosen clutch cover nuts before turningthe chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutchcover and tensi

12CS-600PFUEL 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-600PHANDLING FUELMIXING INSTRUCTIONS -1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of therequired amount of gasoline.2. Add the proper amount of

14CS-600PCHAIN LUBRICANTProper lubrication of the chain while in operationreduces the friction between the chain and theguide bar to a minimum and ass

15CS-600PWHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD CAUTIONMake sure the bar and chain are free fromany obstruction when starting the chain saw.• Move chain brake leve

16CS-600PRUNNING• When engine starts, keep idling for a fewminutes.• Set the brake lever in the unlocked positionbefore starting to cut.• Pull throttl

17CS-600PCUTTING INSTRUCTIONGENERAL CAUTION• Read the ECHO “CHAIN SAW SAFETYMANUAL” included with your chain saw foradditional cutting and safety in

Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved.The engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicals knownto the State of California to causecancer, birth d

18CS-600PFELLING 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-600PLIMBINGLimbing 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-600PChain brake functionWhen the lever is pushed forward, chain brakeinstantly stops the chain.Chain brake unlockWhen the lever is fully pulled,

21CS-600PEnd of the guide bar may be placed at theheight of about 40 cm (16 in.).40 cm(16 in.)Rear handle should be gripped lightly with theright hand

22CS-600PGuide Bar Saw chainLength ECHO Part No. Pitch Type Linksmm (in.) Double Guard Symmetrical mm (in.) OREGON406 (16) 16D0PD3860 16D0PS3860 9.53

23CS-600PMAINTENANCE AND CAREIMPORTANTTime intervals shown are maximum.Actual use and your experience will determinethe frequency of required maintena

24CS-600PCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTEvery unit is run at the factory and the carburetor isset in compliance with Emission Regulations. Inaddition, the carbu

25CS-600P0.65 mm (0.026 in.)AIR FILTER• Check before every use.• Loosen cleaner cover knob, and remove aircleaner cover and air filter.• Brush off dus

26CS-600PWorn : 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)GrooveOil holeGUIDE BAR• Clean before using.- Clean the groove of the guide bar with a smallscrewdriver.- Clean oil

27CS-600PSETTING THE SAW CHAINSharpen lower edgeDrive linkTie strapRight hand cutterPreset tie strapLeft hand cutterGuard linkTop plateSide plateDepth

1CS-600PRULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONA. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 1.With a basic understanding ofkickback, you can reduce or elimina

28CS-600P• 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-600PTROUBLESHOOTINGProblemEngine — hard to start Cause Remedy— does not startEngine Fuel at No fuel • Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replacecrank

30CS-600PMODEL CS-600PDimension L × W × H mm 448 × 246 × 292 (17.6 in. × 9.7 in. × 11.5 in.)Mass Power head, dry kg 5.9 (13.0 lb.) Without chain and

2CS-600P 1. Do not operate a chain saw with onehand! Serious injury to the operator,helpers, bystanders, or anycombination of these persons mayresult

3CS-600PCONTENTS WARNINGThe safety alert symbol accompanied by theword “WARNING” calls attention to an act orcondition which CAN lead to seriouspers

4CS-600PTO AVOID KICKBACK1. Hold the chain saw firmly with bothhands.2. Don’t let the nose of the guidebar contact any obstruction.3. Tip contact may

5CS-600PPACKING LISTThe ECHO product you purchased has beenfactory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due topackaging restrictions, guide bar and saw

6CS-600PNOMENCLATURE OF PARTS * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can beordered from your ECHO dealer.21547810111213201516 17 1931814 621922WARNI

7CS-600PNOMENCLATURE OF PARTS 1. Instruction manual - Included with unit.Read before operation and keep for futurereference to learn proper, safe ope