When the engine is cold, When the engine is warm – Echo CS-550P Serial C10712001001 - C10712999999 User Manual

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CS-550P

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD

CAUTION

Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.

• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain

brake before starting.

• Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.

It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder
level of fuel tank.

• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.

Do not over fill.

• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.

• Press the decompression device.

• Pull choke control knob all the way out. (Choke

position)

• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull

starter handle several times until first firing
sound.

• Push choke control knob all the way in.

• Press the decompression device and pull starter

handle again to start the engine.

• When engine starts, 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)

WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM

CAUTION

Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.

• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain

brake before starting.

• Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.

• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.

• Press the decompression device.

• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull

starter handle.

• Choke may be used if necessary, but after first

firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke.

• After starting the engine, pull front hand guard

towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake
unlocked position)

Starter handle

Ignition switch

Unlock chain brake

Chain brake

Choke

Start / Run

Throttle trigger lockout

Throttle trigger

Decompression device