NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS

1.Instruction manual - Included with unit. Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques.

2.Safety manual - Describe operating and safety instructions for this chain saw.

3.Spiked bumper - Device, fitted in front of the guide bar mounting point, acting as a pivot when in contact with a tree or log.

4.Spark arrestor muffler - The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler.

5.Front hand guard - Guard between the front handle and the saw chain for protecting the hand from injuries and aiding in control of the chain saw if the hand slips off the handle. This guard is used to lock the chain brake which is to stop the saw chain rotation.

6.Choke control knob - Device for enriching the fuel/air mixture in the carburetor to aid cold starting.

7.Rear handle (for the right hand) - Support handle located towards the rear of the engine housing.

8.Rear hand guard - Extension on the lower part of the rear handle for protecting the hand from the chain if it breaks or degrooves.

9.Clutch cover - Protective cover to the guide bar, saw chain, clutch and sprocket when the chain saw is in use.

10.Chain tension adjuster - Device to adjust chain tension.

11.Chain catcher - A projection designed to reduce the risk of the operator’s right hand from being hit by a chain which has broken or derailed from the guide bar during cutting.

12.Guide bar - The part that supports and guides the saw chain.

13.Saw chain - Chain, serving as a cutting tool.

14.Oil tank cap - For closing the oil tank.

15.Starter handle - Pull handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly.

DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

16.Fuel tank cap - For closing the fuel tank.

17.Ignition switch - Device for connecting and disconnecting the ignition system and thus allowing the engine to be started or stopped.

18.Throttle trigger - Device activated by the operator’s finger, for controlling the engine speed.

19.Throttle trigger lockout - A safety lever which must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated in order to prevent the accidental operation of the throttle trigger.

20.Air cleaner cover - Covers air cleaner.

21.Cleaner cover knob - Device for installing the air cleaner cover.

22.Decompression device - Device for lowering the compression in the cylinder, to aid starting.

23.Front handle (for the left hand) - Support handle located at the front of the engine housing.

24.Cylinder cover - The cooling airflow grill.

It covers the cylinder, spark plug and silencer.

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Echo CS-550P instruction manual Chain tension adjuster Device to adjust chain tension