Echo ECS-2000 User Manual
Electric Chain Saw
Operator’s Manual
MODELS:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Symbol Information ........................................................... 2
Safety Warnings ................................................................. 3
- Before Operating Chain Saw ................................... 3
- Kickback .................................................................. 3
- Pushback and Pull-in ................................................ 4
- Chain Saw Operation ............................................... 4
- Maintenance and Storage of Chain Saw .................. 4
Product Identification ......................................................... 5
Chain Saw Names and Terms............................................. 5
Unpacking .......................................................................... 6
Assembly ............................................................................ 6
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ......................................... 7
Filling Oil Tank .................................................................. 7
ECS-2000 12" GUIDE BAR
SERIAL NUMBER 200 & UP
ECS-3000 16" GUIDE BAR
SERIAL NUMBER 300 & UP
Operating Chain Saw.......................................................... 7
- Extension Cords ....................................................... 8
- Oiling Chain ............................................................. 8
- Cutting with the Chain Saw ..................................... 8
- Chain Brake.............................................................. 8
- Trimming a Tree ...................................................... 9
- Felling a Tree ........................................................... 9
- Limbing a Tree ....................................................... 10
- Bucking a Log ........................................................ 11
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................... 12
- Cleaning Saw Body ................................................ 12
- Care of Guide Bar .................................................. 12
- Sharpening Saw Chain ........................................... 12
Storage .............................................................................. 14
Replacement Parts ............................................................ 14
Troubleshooting................................................................ 15
Servicing Information ........................................ Back Cover
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator’s Manual and a
Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
INFORMATION SYMBOLS
Read Instruction Manual
Do Not Expose to Rain or Use in Wet Conditions
Remove Plug Immediately if Cable is Damaged or
Cut
Hold Chain Saw with Both Hands
Beware of Kickback
Hearing and Eye Protection Must Be Worn
Safety Information Warnings Appears Throughout
This Manual
Pay close attention to them. Below are definitions for the
safety information listed throughout this manual.
WARNING indicates a hazard which can cause severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if
you ignore warning.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if you ignore
warning.
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WARNING ICON G 001
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SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
Read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages
3 and 4. Improper use of this chain saw can cause
severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock,
body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.
BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN SAW
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating
chain saw.
2. Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting
any non-wood items.
3. Only well-instructed adults should operate chain saw. Never
allow children to operate chain saw. First-time user should
obtain informed, practical instruction in addition to reading
this manual. Practice cutting logs on a saw horse or cradle.
4. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of chain saw.
5. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See page
8 for extension cord requirements.
6. Do not operate chain saw
• while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully assembled
• if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by authorized service person.
• while tired or in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to do so
7. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating chain saw. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in
moving saw chain.
8. Wear the following safety gear when operating chain saw:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves if working oudtoors)
• steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
9. Before cutting, always provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling tree
10.Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead
limbs or branches that may fall on you.
11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet of your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be necessary. Do
not change the plug in any way.
KICKBACK
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WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
Avoid Kickback. Kickback can cause you to lose
control of chain saw. Kickback can cause severe
injury or death.
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This saw has low-kickback chain, reduced-kickback guide bar and
kick guard. These items reduce the chances of kickback. Do not
remove kick guard. The kick guard prevents rotational kickback.
This saw has a chain brake. When kickback occurs, the front hand
guard is moved forward by the back of operator’s left hand. This
stops the saw chain quickly, reducing the chance of serious injury.
Never hold the chain saw by the front hand guard.
Cause Of Kickback
Kickback may occur when nose or tip of guide bar touches an
object while chain is moving. If chain cutter catches on object, a
sudden reverse action will result. The guide bar will kick up and
back towards operator.
Direction
90°
Quadrant
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example. Do Not Let Nose of
Guide Bar Touch Object While Chain is Moving
Kickback may also occur when wood pinches chain at guide bar
nose. A sudden reverse action will also result.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm
grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work
properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from
being in direct line with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is
moving (see Figure 1).
• Do not remove kick guard.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one
log at a time.
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Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (boring into
wood using guide bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch
chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this
chain saw. Only replace these parts with chains and guide
bars listed in this manual or on the chain saw.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp and tensioned
correctly.
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Do Not Let
Guide Bar Nose
Touch Here
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SAFETY WARNINGS
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Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning
of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances
of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will
increase the service life of your saw.
sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.
Note:
Even with proper
PUSHBACK AND PULL-IN
WARNING
Avoid pushback and pull-in. These hazards can
cause you to lose control of chain saw. Pushback
or pull-in can cause severe injury.
Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In
Pushback may occur while cutting with top of guide bar. Pushback
will force saw back towards you. Pull-in may occur while cutting
with bottom of guide bar. Pull-in will force saw in towards wood
you are cutting. These hazards can occur if chain is pinched,
caught, or contacts a non-wood object.
The following steps will reduce the risk of pushback or pull-in:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm
grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from
being in direct line with chain.
• Have saw running at full speed before starting a cut.
• When cutting, make sure spike of saw is against wood (pullin only). See Product Identification, page 5, to locate spike.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one
log at a time.
• Watch for shifting of log or other forces that may pinch
chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Do not twist saw when removing guide bar from undercut.
• Use wedges made of plastic, wood, or light alloy (never steel or
iron) to hold cut open.
CHAIN SAW OPERATION
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating chain saw.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. Be
careful not to trip over cord.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from chain
saw and extension cord. Only chain saw user should be in
work area.
5. Do not cut down a tree unless you are trained or have expert
help.
6. If two or more persons perform bucking and felling operations at the same time, provide plenty of distance between
operations. Provide distance of at least twice the height of
tree being felled.
7. Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps or chocks.
8. Grip chain saw firmly with both hands. Never operate chain
saw with one hand. Never use hand guard as handle.
9. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
10. Before starting chain saw, make sure chain is not touching
anything.
11. Avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
wire fences, and metal posts.
12. Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running.
13. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure.
14. Cut small brush and saplings with extreme care. Slender
material may catch in chain and be whipped toward you.
This could also pull you off balance.
15. When cutting limb or tree trunk that is under tension, use
extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike
operator causing severe injury or death.
16. Do not activate the chain brake to stop saw. Always release
trigger to stop saw.
17. Carry chain saw from one place to another
• with chain saw unplugged
• by holding front handle (never use front hand guard as
handle)
• with finger off trigger
• with guide bar and chain to rear
• with scabbard in place
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW
1. Unplug chain saw from power source
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to another
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or attachments
2. Inspect chain saw before and after each use. Check saw
closely if guard or other part has been damaged. Check for
any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of
saw. Check for alignment or binding of moving parts. Check
that switch turns motor on and off. Check chain brake.
Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw if
damage affects safety or operation. Have damage repaired
by authorized service person.
3. Maintain chain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
• Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have repaired by
authorized service person.
• Never carry chain saw by power cord.
• Never yank power cord to unplug it.
• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged.
4. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
5. Always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this chain saw.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Front Hand
Rear
Handle
Power Cord
Kick Guard
Front
Handle
Motor
Housing
Guard
Saw
Chain
Spike
Rear Hand
Guard
Oil Level Sight Hole
(located on saw body,
hidden by front handle)
Oil Cap
Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw
Kick Guard
Guide Bar
Nose
Guide Bar
Scabbard
Switch
Lockout
Trigger
CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS
Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into lengths.
Felling Process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Cut Final cut when felling a tree. Make this cut on
opposite side of tree from notching cut.
Front Hand Guard Shield between front handle and guide bar.
Protects left hand while using saw. When kickback occurs, the
front hand guard is moved forward by the back of operator’s left
hand. This stops the saw chain quickly, reducing the chance of
serious injury.
Front Handle Located at front of saw body.
Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body. The guide bar
supports and guides chain.
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Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar.
Kickback Quick backward and upward motion of guide bar.
Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar touches an object while
chain is moving. The guide bar will kick up and back towards
operator.
Kick Guard Covers the nose area of the bar and chain where
kickback reaction is generated. No chain contact in this area. No
rotational kickback.
Limbing Process of cutting limb(s) from a felled tree.
Low-Kickback Chain Chain that reduces chance of kickback
as required by ANSI B175.1.
Normal Cutting Position Stance used while making bucking
and felling cuts.
Notching Cut Notch cut in tree that directs fall of tree.
Oiler Control System for oiling guide bar and chain.
Power Head Chain saw without chain and guide bar. Also
known as saw body.
Pushback (Kickback, Pinch) Rapid pushback of chain saw.
Pushback may occur if chain along top of guide bar is pinched,
caught, or contacts a foreign object.
Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide bar that reduces chance
of kickback.
Replacement Chain Chain that complies with ANSI B175.1
when used with a specific saw. It may not meet ANSI requirements when used with other saws.
Saw Chain (Chain) Loop of chain having cutting teeth for
cutting wood. The motor drives chain. The guide bar supports
chain.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) Pointed teeth at front of saw body
beside guide bar. Keep spiked bumper in contact with wood when
felling or bucking. It helps maintain position of saw while cutting.
Sprocket Toothed wheel that drives chain.
Switch Device that completes or interrupts electrical circuit
to motor of saw.
Switch Linkage This device connects switch to trigger. It
moves switch when you squeeze trigger.
Switch Lockout Device that reduces accidental starting of saw.
Trigger Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing trigger
turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off.
Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting limb(s) from a living
tree.
Undercut An upward cut from underside of log or limb. This is
done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of
guide bar.
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