Echo CS-271T Operator's Manual

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CS-271T
RUNNING
• Whenenginestarts,keepidlingforafew
minutes.
• Setthebrakeleverintheunlockedposition
before starting to cut.
• Pullthrottletriggergraduallyandincrease
revolution of the engine.
• Thechainstartsrunningwhentheengine
reaches 4400 r/min approximately.
• Conrmproperaccelerationandlubricationof
chain and bar.
• Donotruntheengineathighspeed
unnecessarily.
• Besurethatsawchainstopsmovingwhen
throttle trigger is released.
STOPPING
• Releasethrottletriggerandplaceignitionswitch
in STOP position.
NOTICE
If engine does not stop, turn choke control knob
counterclockwise to stop engine.
Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer
to check and repair stop switch before starting
the engine again.
CHECKING CHAIN TENSION
• Chaintensionshouldbecheckedfrequently
during work and corrected as necessary.
• Tensionthechainastightaspossible,butsoit
can still be pulled easily along the bar by hand.
CAUTION
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open
the throttle to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of “thrown” oil should be seen on the
dry surface.
STOP
Ignition switch
Throttle trigger
Unlock chain brake

Echo CS-271T Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	26.9 cc
Bar Length	12 inches
Chain Pitch	3/8 inch
Fuel Capacity	0.21 L
Chain Oil Type	Bar and chain oil
Chain Gauge	0.050 inch
Oil Capacity	160 ml