Echo CS-600P Serial C22312001001 - C22312999999 - Manual (Page 23)

21 CS-600P
End of the guide bar may be placed at the
height of about 40 cm (16 in.).
40 cm
(16 in.)
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
40 cm (16 in.) 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.
WINTER OPERATION
Use the air shutter to prevent carburetor trouble in
winter.
• Remove air cleaner cover.
Pull the air shutter to cold position.
NOTICE
For operation at normal temperature, return the
air shutter to its original place. (5°C, 41°F)
It causes over heating of the engine.
Rear handle should be gripped lightly with the
right hand.
Air cleaner cover
Air shutter
Warm weather position
(push; closed)
Cold weather position
(pull; opend)