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Automatic chain brake, Winter operation – Echo CS-370 Serial 09014533 - 09999999 User Manual

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CS-370

END OF THE GUIDE BAR may be placed at
the height of about 35 cm.

35 cm

AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE

Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will
trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that
the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow
these steps:

1. Stop the engine.

2. Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately

35 cm above a wooden surface. Right hand
should hold the rear handle, and left hand should
hold the front handle.

3. Release the front handle and drop the end of the

guide bar against the wooden surface.

4. The impact should lock the chain brake.

IMPORTANT

When checking the operation of the automatic
chain brake, use a soft surface substance like
wood to provide the impact so the chain is not
damaged.

Rear handle should be gripped lightly with
the right hand.

WINTER OPERATION

Use the winter plug to prevent carburetor trouble in
winter.
• Remove air cleaner cover. Remove plug from

warm weather position, and install into cold
weather “storage” position.

NOTE

For operation at normal temperature return the
plug to its original place. (5°C, 41°F)
It causes over heating of the engine.

Plug

Air cleaner cover

Warm weather position

Cold weather
“storage” position