Echo 2CS-450 instruction manual Chain Lubricant, Mixing Instructions

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Mixing Instructions

1.Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline.

2.Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline.

3.Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.

4.Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.

IMPORTANT

Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage.

After use

•DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.

Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames.

Cap indication

Fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following illustrations.

Fuel Mix Chart 50:1

IMPORTANT

Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.

IMPORTANT

Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use.

CHAIN LUBRICANT

Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces friction between the chain and the guide bar to a mini- mum and assures a longer service life.

•Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this purpose.

•Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems.

•Use ECHO bar and chain oil.

•When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available:

Use motor oil, etc.

•Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. 30....... in summer

SAE No. 10....... in winter or when cutting resinous trees.

•When refueling, also refill chain oil.

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Contents Chain Saw Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users Rules for Safe OperationOther Safety Precautions Contents Symbols and SignsSymbol Form DecalsEPA Phase 2 / C.A.R.B. Tier Packing ListNomenclature of Parts Operator Safety Front handle for the left hand Support hanEYE and Hearing Protection Vibration and ColdRepetitive Stress Injury Wear Proper ClothingCorrect USE of Chain Brake Spark Arrestor MufflerGuide BAR and SAW Chain IN- STALLATION/REMOVAL Preparation for USEKick Guard to BAR INSTRUC- Tions Adjusting Chain Tension Handling Fuel Chain Lubricant Mixing InstructionsOperation When the Engine is Cold When the Engine is WarmChecking Chain Tension RunningStopping Chain Lubrication TestCutting Instruction GeneralFelling the Tree Limbing Testing the Brake Chain Brake OperationAutomatic Chain Brake Winter OperationChain and Guide BAR Combination CS-450Maintenance and Care Maintenance IntervalsCarburetor Adjustment Engine Break-InSpark Plug AIR FilterCheck Fuel System Fuel FilterCylinder Fins Guide BARSprocket Muffler Spark ArrestorExhaust Port Cleaning Setting the SAW Chain Setting SAW Chain64 mm 0.025 Troubleshooting Engine Problem Troubleshooting ChartTechnical Data Storage After USEExceptions 99922201032 12/03/09 99922201033 ECHO, Incorporated
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2CS-450, CS-450 specifications

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