Echo CS-550P Serial C10712001001 - C10712999999 - Manual (Page 16)

14 CS-550P
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces the friction between the chain and the
guide bar to a minimum 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.
OPERATION
WARNING
• After choke control knob is pulled and then
knob is returned to original position,
throttle remains a little open (latch
condition).
• If engine is started in this latch condition,
chain starts to turn. Do not start engine
before chain brake is locked.
CAUTION
• After starting the engine, immediately
squeeze and release throttle trigger for
disengaging throttle latch and returning
engine to idle, and pull front hand guard
towards the operator immediately.
(Chain brake unlocked position)
• Never use throttle latch for cutting.
• Use the chain brake only in starting or in
emergencies.
Fuel tank cap Oil tank cap
Cap indication
Oil/fuel tanks are indicated by the following
illustrations on the caps.
Starter handle
Ignition switch
Unlock chain brake
Chain brake
Choke
Start / Run
Throttle trigger lockout
Throttle trigger
Decompression device