Echo CLS-5800 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CLEARING SAW
CLS-5800
CAUTION
Read Rules for Safe Operation
and Instruction Carefully
X750-005 88 3
X750 226-440 3
ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT (CANADA)
501 Newbold Street, London, Ontario Canada N6E 1K4
Printed in Japan 0506n 0605 ES

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INTRODUCTION
The ECHO Clearing saw, model CLS-5800 is
lightweight, high performance gasoline powered
rotary clearing saw which is designed for
brushcutting, in areas which are difficult to control
by any other means. The machine is equipped with
a safety shoulder harness, and the excellent
balance characteristics plus the available power,
ensures comfortable operation.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 3
NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS............................................................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................................. 4
ASSEMBLING ....................................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE AND CARE ................................................................................................................. 10
TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................................................................................................................... 13
LONGTERM STORAGE ....................................................................................................................... 14
CONTENTS
This manual provides the information necessary
for assembly, adjustment, operation and
maintenance of your unit.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
Copyright ©2003 All Rights Reserved.
Safety decal: Part number 890317-49030
Safety decal: Part number 890177-51330
Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “NOMENCLATURE”
section, will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow
the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do Not operate the unit when you are
fatigued.
2. Do Not operate if other people or animals
are in the work area.
3. Do Not operate the unit without the shield
correctly in position.
4. Do Not operate in a confined area. Carbon
monoxide exhaust gas is highly poisonous.
5. Do Not operate the unit while you are
smoking.
6. Always wear eye protection goggles when
operating the unit.
7. Always hold the unit firmly with both hands
and with fingers and thumbs encircling the
handles.
8. Always obey local ordinances regulating the
use of internal combustion engines in your
area.
9. Always use the cutting attachments as
approved and supplied by ECHO POWER
EQUIPMENT (CANADA) for your unit.
10. Always remain alert when operating the unit
to avoid possible injury to yourself and other
people.
11. Always wear the shoulder harness when
operating the unit.
12. Do not operate the unit while under the
influences of drugs or alcohol.
WARNING DANGER
1. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE HANDLING
GASOLINE.
2. DO NOT REFUEL A HOT ENGINE. WAIT
UNIT IT COOLS.
3. DO NOT OVERFILL THE TANK. SPILLED
FUEL MUST BE WIPED UP.
4. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN
REFUELING.
5. ALWAYS REMOVE THE FUEL CAP
SLOWLY IN ORDER TO RELIEVE ANY
PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE TANK.
6. ALWAYS RESTART THE ENGINE AT
LEAST 3 M AWAY FROM THE REFUELING
POINT.
7. ALWAYS STORE GASOLINE IN AN
APPROVED CONTAINER.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CAUTION
For your protection when operating this unit,
comply with all Safety Rules as listed in the
Operator’s Manual. (Replacement manuals
are available from your ECHO dealer.)
1. Do not operate unless the debris shield
and safety harness are in good condition
and properly installed.
2. Do not operate if other persons or
animals are in the work area.
3. Do not operate without eye protection
goggles available from your ECHO dealer.
WARNING DANGER
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM THE
IMPROPER USE OF STEEL BLADES.
COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LISTED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND
SUPPLIED WITH THE BLADES.
1. THE ECHO SAW TOOTH BLADE IS
DESIGNED TO CUT BRUSH AND SMALL
TREES.
2. ECHO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FAILURE OF CUTTING DEVICES
WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND
APPROVED BY ECHO FOR USE WITH
THIS UNIT.

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CLS-5800
Dimension L × W × H mm 1692 × 545 × 485 (66.6 in × 21.5 in × 19.1 in)
Mass kg 10.0 (22.0 lb): without shoulder harness and cutter head
Engine Type Air cooled two stroke single cylinder
Displacement mL (cm³) 58.2 (3.55 cu.in)
Maximum
revolution r/min 10,000
Carburetor ZAMA (C3M) diaphragm type
Ignition Flywheel magneto: CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
system
Spark plug NGK BPMR8Y
Starter Recoil starter
Clutch Automatic centrifugal clutch
Fuel Mixing ratio Mixture of gasoline (Unleaded, 89 octane minimum) and
specially blended 50 : 1 ECHO two cycle engine oil.
Tank capacity L 0.68 (23.0 US fl. oz.)
Drive shaft Gear housing 60 degree bevel gears, ratio 1 : 1.4 (Counterclockwise)
assembly Lubrication Good quality lithium grease
Drive shaft High tensile solid steel,10 mm (0.39 in) shaft, 5 bearings
Shield Metal shield mounted on the gear housing for steel blade
applications.
NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data subject to change without notice.
Shield
Gear housing
Ignition switch
Drive shaft assembly
Throttle trigger
Grip Spark plug
Muffler cover
Choke knob
Air cleaner cover
Starter handle
Fuel tank
Part number 890317-49030
Part number 890177-51330
Shoulder harness

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ASSEMBLING
WARNING DANGER
NEVER START ENGINE WITHOUT SHAFT
TUBE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
U-HANDLE INSTALLATION
• Assemble handle and bracket to handle support
loosely.
• Position handle in comfortable operating position
and tighten four bolts (M5×35).
RIGHT HANDLE INSTALLATION
• Assemble the handle and bracket to handle
support loosely.
• Position handle in comfortable operating position
and tighten four bolts (M5×25).
• Fix the throttle cable to the driveshaft assembly
using both clips (M5×22, Nut).
Handle support
U-Handle bar
Bolts M5×35
Grip
Bracket
Adjustable
Bolts M5×25
Bolts M5×35
Clip
lNSTALLING SHIELD
• Place shield on the bracket of the gear housing,
aligning holes in bracket with those in shield.
• Secure shield to bracket with four bolts (M5×20).
NOTE
The left and right side of the U-Handle are
adjustable.
Bolts M5×20
Bracket
Gear housing
Shield
Bolts M5×25
DRIVE SHAFT
•Stand engine upright on a level floor.
•Fit drive shaft assembly ensuring that the drive
shaft is correctly engaged.
•Tighten four bolts (M5×25) to fasten drive shaft
assembly.
Adjustable

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NOTE
The drive shaft is fitted with left hand threads.
Turn locking nut counterclockwise to tighten.
Assemble cutter blade properly
Adapter plate (B)
Cup washer
Nut
Adapter plate (A)
Shield
Cutter blade
INSTALLATION OF CLEARING BLADE
• Place the blade on the adapter plate (A).
• Place the adapter plate (B) atop the axle.
• The flat side of adapter plate (B) should be on the
blade.
• Put the cup washer on the adapter plate (B) and
secure the lock nut counterclockwise.
• To fasten or loosen the lock nut, use the spanner
(across flats 19).
• Inserting a locking tool into the holes of the
adapter plate (A) and gear housing should block
the axle.
Adapter plate (B)
Adapter plate (A) Locking tool
Cup washer
Nut Cutter blade
Shoulder strap
Push
Hook
SHOULDER HARNESS
•Install the harness over the both shoulders and
adjust shoulder straps so that the quick release
latch rests low on the right hand side.
•Attach the trimmer/brushcutter to the harness by
means of the quick release latch.
•Make some practice sweeps as with a scythe and
readjust the harness as necessary for comfort
and to maintain the cutter parallel to the ground.
WARNING DANGER
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PULL THE QUICK
RELEASE LATCH TO DISCONNECT THE
TRIMMER FROM THE HARNESS.
Quick release latch
Never fasten while applying your weight. Otherwise
the thread of nut could be broken.

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Oil 1
50
Gasoline
GENERAL CHECK
•Eneure that all nuts, screws and bolts installed are
properlytightened.
FUEL STATEMENT
GASOLINE: Use 89 octane [(R+M)/2] gasoline or
gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may
contain maximum 10% ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol
containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved.
OIL: ECHO brand premium two-stroke 50 : 1 oil is
requirred.
Mix oil and gasoline /gasohol according to
instructions on the oil container label.
MIXING: Follow directions on the oil container.
OPERATION
US METRIC
GAS OIL GAS OIL
GAL. FL.OZ. L mL
1 2.6 4 80
2 5.1 8 160
5 12.8 20 400
Fuel mix chart 50 : 1 (2%)
NOTE
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.
•It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder
level of fuel tank.
•Slide switch to START/RUN position as shown.
•Turn choke knob to START (CLOSE) position.
•Pull starter handle until the engine fires. Now, turn
choke knob to RUN (OPEN) position, and if
necessary, restart the engine again and allow to
warm up for a few minutes before using.
•After idling, gradually open throttle and cutter
blade will start to operate as the engine attains
clutch engagement speed of 3,000 r/min
approximately.
Throttle trigger Ignition switch
Start/Run
Stop
Push
Throttle control lockout
Choke knob
START(CLOSE)
RUN(OPEN) STARTING WARM ENGINE
•When engine is warm, start it by pulling starter
handle with switch positioned at START/RUN.
(Keep choke knob in RUN (OPEN) position)
•If engine does not start in a few tries, follow same
procedures as starting a cold.
Sholder level
Fuel tank
WARNING DANGER
••
••
•WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, CONFIRM IF
THERE IS NOT ANY ABNORMAL
VIBRATION OR SOUND. IF THERE IS
ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND, ASK
YOUR DEALER TO REPAIR.
••
••
•AFTER REFUELING TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
FIRMLY AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE. IN
CASE OF FUEL LEAKAGE REPAIR BEFORE
STARTING OPERATION SINCE THERE IS A
DANGER OF FIRE.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
NOTE
Starter handle: Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of
starter rope for starting. Do not let starter rope
snap back in.
Always hold the unit firmly.

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STOPPING ENGINE
•Release throttle trigger and allow to run at an idle
speed.
•Slide ignition switch to “STOP” position.
Throttle trigger Ignition switch
Stop
OPERATING THE MACHINE
•Adjust handle to a convenient position for cutting
as instructed on page 5.
•Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a
few minutes.
•Increase engine speed as necessary.
•When mowing shrubs, weeds, or grass, swing the
cutter head from right to left as you move forward.
- Avoid striking any obstruction such as rocks,
stones or tree stumps which can damage the
cutter head. Do not cut into the ground.
- To avoid damage to the engine, do not run the
engine unloaded at full throttle.
•In the event that the cutter strikes an obstruction
or is otherwise prevented from rotating in normal
operation, the clutch will slip to prevent possible
engine damage. In this case, stop the engine free
the cutter and then start the operation again.
•When grass or weeds have clogged the cutter
head affecting normal operation, first, stop the
engine and then remove the debris.
CAUTION
Do not allow either people or animals into the
work area. Always wear safety goggles when
cutting. Dress properly-Avoid loose clothing.
WARNING DANGER
••
••
•NEVER START ENGINE WITHOUT
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
••
••
•BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE,
MAKE SURE THAT THE CUTTER BLADE IS
NOT CONTACTING ANYTHING.
••
••
•WHEN TWO OR MORE OPERATORS ARE
WORKING TOGETHER, ENSURE THAT A
SAFE DISTANCE IS KEPT BETWEEN THEM.

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6. SHOULD THE BRUSHCUTTER BE
OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE GEAR
BOX MAY BECOME VERY HOT.
IF TOO HOT TO TOUCH, ALLOW THE UNIT
TO COOL DOWN, CHECK THE
LUBRICATION AS PER “MAINTENANCE”
AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE IF IN
ORDER.
7. TO AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE, DO NOT
RUN ON FULL THROTTLE WITHOUT
LOAD.
8. DO NOT OPERATE THE BRUSHCUTTER
WITHOUT THE HARNESS AND DEBRIS
SHIELD CORRECTLY FITTED.
9. ALWAYS INSPECT THE WORK AREA AND
REMOVE ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT BLADE FOR
THE JOB AS RECOMMENDED.
2. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HIT ROCKS,
STONES, TREE STUMPS OR ANY
FOREIGN OBJECT WHICH MAY DAMAGE
THE BLADE.
3. DO NOT CUT INTO THE GROUND TO
AVOID DULLING THE BLADE.
4. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND
EXAMINE THE BLADE AFTER STRIKING
AN OBSTRUCTION.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH A BLADE WHICH
IS BLUNT, BENT, FRACTURED, OR
DISCOLORED DUE TO OVERHEAT.
5. IN THE EVENT, THAT THE BLADE
STRIKES AN OBSTRUCTION, OR IS
OTHERWISE PREVENTED FROM
ROTATING IN NORMAL OPERATION, THE
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH WILL SLIP TO
PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
IN THIS CASE, STOP THE ENGINE, FREE
AND EXAMINE THE BLADE AND IF IN
GOOD ORDER, RESUME OPERATION.
WARNING DANGER
WARNING DANGER
1. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM
THE IMPROPER USE OF STEEL BLADES.
READ AND COMPLY WITH SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL.
2. ECHO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FAILURE OF CUTTING DEVICES
WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND
APPROVED BY ECHO FOR USE WITH
THIS UNIT.
STEEL BLADE OPERATIONS
SMALL TREES
•The unit will effectively cut small trees up to 8 cm
diameter using new blade approved by ECHO.
•Before attempting to cut, ensure that the falling
tree will fall away from you, and if necessary, tie a
rope to the tree and have an assistant pull it in a
safe direction.
•Do not attempt to “plunge cut”, i.e. using the
brushcutter like an axe. It is not necessary and
may cause serious damage to the machine.
•Brace your feet firmly on the ground and cut with
the left hand side of the blade.
NOTE
1. Always cut on full throttle.
2. Never try cutting with a blunt blade.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
- ALWAYS KEEP THE UNIT CLEAN -
AIR FILTER
•Clean before using the unit.
- Close choke and remove air cleaner cover.
- Remove air filter (Air filter is located inside air
cleaner cover).
- Brush off dust lightly or clean with compressed
air.
- Reinstall cover and engage latch.
FUEL FILTER
•Check periodically.
- Do not allow dust to enter into fuel tank.
- Clogged filter will cause difficulty in starting
engine or abnormalities in engine performances.
- Pick up fuel filter through fuel inlet port with a
piece of steel wire or the like.
- When filter is dirty, wash it in suitable cleaning
fluid or replace it.
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORT (SAM)
•Clean as necessary.
•Carbon deposits in cylinder exhaust port and
muffler will reduce engine output.
- Muffler can be removed by taking off muffler
cover.
- Remove spark arrestor screen from muffler.
- Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler
components.
- Be careful not to scratch cylinder or piston when
cleaning cylinder exhaust port.
Use non-ferrous plastic or wood.
- Replace spark arrestor screen if it is cracked,
plugged or has holes burned through.
- Inspect gaskets, replace if damaged.
- Assemble components in reverse order.
(See left figure.)
CYLINDER FINS
•Check periodically.
•Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling.
•Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let
cooling air pass easily.
Cylinder fins
Air cleaner cover
Air filter
Fuel tank Fuel filter
Muffler cover
Muffler
Gasket
Muffler
Spark arrestor screen
Gasket