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CS-490
Oil tank cap
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces 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.
• 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rellchainoil.
Fuel tank cap
Cap indication
Oil/fuel tanks are indicated by the following
illustrations.
HANDLING FUEL
Mixing Instructions -
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the
required amount of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to
gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with
gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container,
and remix.
IMPORTANT
•Spilledfuelisaleadingcauseofhydrocarbon
emissions.
Some states may require the use of automatic
fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage.
•Storedfuelages.
Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in
thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel
stabilizer is added.
•Storedtwo-strokefuelmayseparate.
Always shake fuel container thoroughly before
each use.
After Use -
Do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can
occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel
storage container.
Storage -
Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your
local government for the laws affecting your area.
As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight
container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied
building, away from sparks and flames.
DANGER
Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care
when mixing, storing or handling or serious
personal injury may result.
•Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotsmokenearfuel.
•Donotallowamesorsparksnearfuel.
•Fueltanks/cansmaybeunderpressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing
pressure to equalize.
•Neverrefuelaunitwhentheengineishot!
•Neverrefuelaunitwiththeenginerunning.
•Donotllfueltanksindoors.
Alwaysllfueltanksoutdoorsoverbare
ground.
•Securelytightenfuelcapafterrefueling.
•Inspectforfuelleakage.
If fuel leakage is found, do not start or
operate unit until leakage is repaired.
•Moveatleast3mfromrefuelinglocation
before starting the engine.

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Echo CS-490 Specifications

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BrandEcho
ModelCS-490
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

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