Echo 2CS-450 instruction manual Setting the SAW Chain, Setting SAW Chain

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SETTING THE SAW CHAIN

 

 

 

 

 

Preset tie strap

 

Drive link

Left hand cutter

 

 

 

Top plate

Tie strap

 

Side plate

 

 

 

Guard link

Depth

 

 

guage

Right hand cutter

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpen lower edge

33SL : 25°

20BPX, 95VP : 30°

Keep this angle

Push file as shown

Important points for proper maintenance of saw chain:

Keep the cutters sharp at all times.

Keep the left and the right cutters properly aligned.

-Note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration of chains and premature breakage of the saw chain.

Drive link serves to remove sawdust from the groove of the guide bar.

Keep the lower edge of the drive link sharp where indicated.

SETTING SAW CHAIN

Proper filing tools for setting saw chain are avail- able from your Echo dealer.

For setting saw chain, round file (33SL : 4.5 mm

dia. or 20BPX, 95VP : 3/16 in.) and flat file are used.

To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder (Sure Sharp®).

10°

Hold the file tipped 10° upward

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Contents Chain Saw Rules for Safe Operation Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw UsersOther Safety Precautions Symbols and Signs ContentsDecals Symbol FormPacking List EPA Phase 2 / C.A.R.B. TierNomenclature of Parts Front handle for the left hand Support han Operator SafetyRepetitive Stress Injury Vibration and ColdEYE and Hearing Protection Wear Proper ClothingSpark Arrestor Muffler Correct USE of Chain BrakeGuide BAR and SAW Chain IN- STALLATION/REMOVAL Preparation for USEKick Guard to BAR INSTRUC- Tions Adjusting Chain Tension Handling Fuel Mixing Instructions Chain LubricantOperation When the Engine is Warm When the Engine is ColdStopping RunningChecking Chain Tension Chain Lubrication TestGeneral Cutting InstructionFelling the Tree Limbing Chain Brake Operation Testing the BrakeWinter Operation Automatic Chain BrakeCS-450 Chain and Guide BAR CombinationMaintenance Intervals Maintenance and CareEngine Break-In Carburetor AdjustmentCheck Fuel System AIR FilterSpark Plug Fuel FilterSprocket Guide BARCylinder Fins Muffler Spark ArrestorExhaust Port Cleaning Setting SAW Chain Setting the SAW Chain64 mm 0.025 Engine Problem Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingStorage After USE Technical DataExceptions 99922201032 12/03/09 99922201033 ECHO, Incorporated
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2CS-450, CS-450 specifications

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