Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-450P
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Packing List ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Rules For Safe Operation............................................................................................................................................... 4
Correct Use Of Chain Brake........................................................................................................................................... 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment..................................................................................................................... 8
Symbols and Signs....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information...................................................................................................... 10
Emission Control (Exhaust / Evaporative) ........................................................................................................................... 11
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III.............................................................................................................. 11
Description........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Preparation For Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fuel............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Chain Lubricant ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Winter Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Starting Cold Engine..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Starting Warm Engine .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Running ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Stopping ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Checking Chain Tension .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Chain Lubrication Test.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cutting Instructions....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Chain And Guide Bar Combination............................................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Skill Levels.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Maintenance Intervals .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Carburetor Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Air Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Spark Plug .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Check Fuel System ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Automatic Oiler ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Oil Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Guide Bar ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Sprocket ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Cooling System Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Spark Arrestor Muffler................................................................................................................................................... 31
Spark Arrestor Screen.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Exhaust Port Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Setting The Saw Chain................................................................................................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Storage After Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Technical Data..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Warranty Statements........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Servicing Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 43
Parts/Serial Number ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Service.......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Echo Consumer Product Support................................................................................................................................. 43
Warranty Registration................................................................................................................................................... 43
Additional or Replacement Manuals............................................................................................................................. 43