Echo CS-400 User Manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to chan

10 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY CS-400All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltage

CS-400 SAFETY© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 11Symbols and Signs Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/

12 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) CS-400Manual Safety Symbols and Important InformationThroughout this manual

CS-400 DESCRIPTION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 13DESCRIPTIONLocate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you

14 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTION CS-4001. Chain Brake Lever/Front hand guard - Locks and unlocks the chain brake to stop or allow saw chai

CS-400 DESCRIPTION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 155. Clutch - Turns drive sprocket when engine rpm is fast enough to provide the power needed for cut

16 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTION CS-4005. Mount guide bar on studs (E) and slide toward sprocket (F) to make saw chain installation easier

CS-400 DESCRIPTION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 173. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (A) clockwise until chain contacts underside o

18 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION CS-400OPERATIONFuelAlternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeti

CS-400 OPERATION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 19Mixing Instructions1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline.2.

2 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-400TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents...

20 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION CS-400Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects aw

CS-400 OPERATION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 212. Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill.3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.

22 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION CS-400Starting Warm EngineMake sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain

CS-400 OPERATION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 237. Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released.Stopping1. Release throttle

24 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION CS-400• Do not let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine is running. At cutting speed the cha

CS-400 OPERATION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 25Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut a notch about 1/3 of the way into the tre

26 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION CS-400BuckingBucking is the sawing of a log or fallen tree into smaller pieces. There are a few basic rule

CS-400 OPERATION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 27Chain And Guide Bar CombinationThe following combinations are recommended for model CS-400.Use of rep

28 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE CS-400MAINTENANCEMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loo

CS-400 MAINTENANCE© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 29 Carburetor AdjustmentEvery unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with

CS-400 PACKING LIST© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 3PACKING LISTThe ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due

30 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE CS-400Air Filter1. Check before every use.2. Close choke ( ).3. Remove air cleaner cover (A) and air filt

CS-400 MAINTENANCE© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 31Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produ

32 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE CS-400Sprocket• A damaged sprocket will cause premature damage or wear of saw chain. • When the sprocket

CS-400 MAINTENANCE© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 33Spark Arrestor ScreenCarbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in engine output and overheating. S

34 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE CS-400Setting The Saw ChainImportant points for proper maintenance of saw chain:• Keep the cutters sharp

CS-400 MAINTENANCE© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 35• Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guidebar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of dep

36 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.TROUBLESHOOTING CS-400TROUBLESHOOTINGFuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never t

CS-400 STORAGE© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 37STORAGEStorage After Use• Inspect and adjust every part of the chain saw.• Completely clean every part

38 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.TECHNICAL DATA CS-400TECHNICAL DATA* Technical data subject to change without notice.Model CS-400Length 393 mm (15.5

CS-400 WARRANTY STATEMENTS© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 39WARRANTY STATEMENTSECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGIN

4 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY CS-400SAFETYRules For Safe OperationKickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw UsersKICKBACK may occur when the

40 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.WARRANTY STATEMENTS CS-400 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIESGD\UHVLGHQWLDORUQRQLQFRPH

CS-400 NOTES© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 41NOTES

42 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.NOTES CS-400

CS-400 SERVICING INFORMATION© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 43SERVICING INFORMATIONParts/Serial NumberGenuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and As

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CS-400 SAFETY© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 5Correct Use Of Chain BrakeChain Brake Operation• Set the lever in the unlocked position before starting t

6 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY CS-400Automatic Chain BrakeKickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake.

CS-400 SAFETY© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 714. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.15. Operate the chain saw only in well v

8 X7503251607© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY CS-400Personal Condition and Safety EquipmentUsers of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the

CS-400 SAFETY© 12/2013 ECHO Inc.X7503251607 9The ignition componentsof this machine generate an electromagnetic fieldduring operation which may inte