Echo CS-271T User Manual

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CS-271T
SYMBOL FORM
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
WARNING!!
Read and follow all safety
precaution in the instruction
manual
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Oil and gasoline mixture
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application
Chain brake operation
DECALS
Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete
unit illustration found in the “NOMENCLATURE OF
PARTS” section will help you locate them.
Make sure the decal is legible and that you
understand and follow the instructions on it. If a
decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered
from your ECHO dealer.
Emergency stop
Choke control “Cold Start”
position (choke closed)
STOP
Contact of the guide bar tip
with any object should be
avoided
Tip contact may cause the
guide bar to move suddenly
upward and backward, which
may cause serious injury
Both of the operator’s hands
must be used to operate the
chain saw
Chain oiler adjustment
Purge pump
Hot surface
Part Number X505-002310
WARNING
Chain brake must be unlocked befre
removing or installing clutch cover. Improper
cover installation can result in serious injury
and cause severe damage to saw.
El freno de la cadena debe ser bloqueado
antes de remover o de instalar la cubierta
del embrague. La instalación incorrecta de
la cubierta puede dar lugar a lesión seria y
causar daño severo a la sierra.
Part Number X505-002061Part Number X505-006660
Chain oil fill
Part Number X524-003920
REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN
GUIDE BAR CHAIN
PART NO. PART NO.
10” 10A4CD3740 90SG40CQ
12” 12A4CD3745 90SG45CQ
Note:
There may be other replacement
components for achieving kickback
protection. For details, please refer to
the chain and bar combination sheet
shown in the instruction manual.

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

Summary

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Kickback Safety Precautions

Precautions to prevent kickback injuries during chain saw operation.

Other Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for operating the chain saw.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Protective Gear and Clothing

CHAIN BRAKE AND SPARK ARRESTOR

Correct Use of Chain Brake

Explains how the chain brake works and its importance for safety.

PREPARATION FOR USE

Guide Bar and Chain Installation

Adjusting Chain Tension

Procedure for properly adjusting the tension of the saw chain.

FUEL AND LUBRICANT

Fuel Handling and Mixing

OPERATION

Chain Lubrication

Starting the Engine

Running and Stopping

Instructions on operating the chain saw safely after starting and how to shut it down.

Chain Tension and Lubrication Checks

CUTTING INSTRUCTION

General Cutting Safety and Technique

Felling the Tree

Describes the process of cutting a tree, including notch and felling cuts, and felling large trees.

Liming and Bucking Procedures

Instructions for removing branches and cutting logs into smaller pieces.

CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION AND TESTING

Chain Brake Operation

How to operate and engage the chain brake lever.

Testing the Chain Brake

AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE

Automatic Chain Brake Check

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Skill Levels and Maintenance Schedule

Defines skill levels for maintenance and provides a schedule of procedures.

Carburetor Adjustment

Steps for adjusting the carburetor's speed and idle settings, including high altitude.

Filter and Plug Maintenance

Guide Bar, Sprocket and Oiler Maintenance

SETTING THE SAW CHAIN

Saw Chain Sharpening

Instructions on how to properly sharpen the saw chain cutters.

Depth Gauge and Filing Angles

TROUBLESHOOTING