Echo CS-260TES User Manual

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Contents
Decals and symbols............................................................................................................4
Rules for safe operation......................................................................................................5
0. Tree service chain saw..............................................................................................5
1. General precautions ..................................................................................................8
2. Kickback safety precautions ....................................................................................11
3. Other safety precautions..........................................................................................12
Description........................................................................................................................14
Assembly ..........................................................................................................................15
Mounting guide bar and chain .....................................................................................15
Operation..........................................................................................................................17
Fuel and lubricant........................................................................................................17
Chain lubricant.............................................................................................................17
Cap indication.............................................................................................................. 17
Winter operation ..........................................................................................................18
Starting the cold engine...............................................................................................18
Starting the warm engine.............................................................................................19
Running .......................................................................................................................19
Stopping the engine.....................................................................................................20
Checking chain tension................................................................................................20
Chain lubrication test...................................................................................................20
Pre cutting test.............................................................................................................20
Correct use of chain brake................................................................................................21
Chain brake .................................................................................................................21
Checking the brake function of the brake....................................................................22
Release the chain brake..............................................................................................22
Non-manual chain brake..............................................................................................22
Cutting instruction.............................................................................................................23
General........................................................................................................................23
Felling a tree................................................................................................................24
Limbing ........................................................................................................................25
Bucking........................................................................................................................25
Tension and compression in timber.............................................................................26
Service maintenance guide ..............................................................................................27
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................28
Saw chain maintenance....................................................................................................29
Service..............................................................................................................................31
Air filter ........................................................................................................................31
Check fuel system .......................................................................................................31
Fuel filter......................................................................................................................31
Oil filter ........................................................................................................................31
Spark plug ...................................................................................................................31
Cylinder fins (Cooling system)..................................................................................... 32
Guide bar.....................................................................................................................32
Sprocket / Clutch drum ................................................................................................32
Carburettor ..................................................................................................................32
Automatic oiler.............................................................................................................32
Spark plug cover..........................................................................................................33
Silencer........................................................................................................................33
Replacement guide bar and chain...............................................................................33
Storage .............................................................................................................................34
Long term storage (Over 30 days)...............................................................................34
Disposal procedure...........................................................................................................35
Specifications....................................................................................................................36
Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................37

Echo CS-260TES Specifications

General

Brand	Echo
Model	CS-260TES
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English