Echo CS-440 - Manual (Page 22)

20 CS-440
END OF THE GUIDE BAR may be placed at
the height of about 35 cm.
35 cm
Rear handle should be gripped lightly with
the right hand.
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.
Plug
Cylinder cover
Snow protector
(Optional)
WINTER KIT
Use the winter kit with chain saw to prevent
carburetor trouble in the winter.
Install the kit as follows.
• Cylinder cover
- Remove cylinder cover. Turn plug provided
inside the cover counterclockwise to open hole
for hot air.
• Snow protector (Optional)
- Snow protector prevents snow from getting into
the unit through the fan cover.
- Set the protector hook (2 pieces) to the fan
cover. Ensure that the setting direction is
correct as shown.
- Tighten two screws to fasten the snow
protector.
NOTE
Do not use these parts in normal temperature.
Return the plug to its original place and remove
snow protector. (5°C, 41°F)
It causes over heating of the engine.
Two screws
Cold weather position Warm weather position