Jonsered CS 2138 Instruction Manual
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1. Mount the Bar 6 Carefully remove the chain from the pack age Hold chain with the drive links as shown CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Cutters Depth Gauge e Y CC m ENJA OQ QA Ness cr Drive Links 7 Place chain over and behind clutch fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket 8 Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar 9 Fit chain drive links into bar groove 10 Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove 11 Now install chain brake making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the screw is turned 12 Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move the chain around the bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight Iftoo loose the chain will sag below the bar m Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Nuts Tool Bar Tool Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very im2. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw D Lwa lls Sound power level Sound pressure level at 7 5 meters WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause se SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD e Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safe ty rules precautions and operating in structions before attempting to use the unit Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye jeer Protection Snug Fitting _ Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes y E V Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety
3. band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0 02 0 5 mm thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized ser vice dealer Take your unit to the place of pur chase if purchased from a servicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer This saw is equipped with a chain brake The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs PO m RO N The inertia activated chain brake is acti vated if the front hand guard is pushed for ward either manually or by centrifugal force If the brake is already activated it is disen gaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this proce dure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en gine running Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front han dle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard
4. hard hat and sound barri ers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hear ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 10 Meters away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert Chain saw work is strenuous If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw 3 Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Do not start cutting until you havea clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed opera tion A chain saw is intended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well venti lated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so Make sure the chain will not make contact with any obje
5. lightning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the oper ator Pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw CHAIN BRAKE Chain brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback WARNING Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in Protective gloves not provided should be skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular b
6. of the reach of chil dren Acaution It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel fil ter fuel hose or fuel tank during storage Al cohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the engine TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit or dies under a load TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1 Ignition switch off 1 Move ignition switch to ON start or will run 2 Engine flooded 2 See Difficult Starting in only a few Operation Section seconds after 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture starting 4 Spark plug not firing 4 Install new spark plug 5 Fuel not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will 1 Idle speed requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments Section properly 2 Carburetor requires 2 Contact an authorized service dealer adjustment Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug and regap lacks power 3 C
7. provisions of the DIRECTIVES 98 37 EC machinery and 89 336 EEC electromagnetic compatibility including amendments and is in conformity with the following standards ISO 11681 1 2004 EN ISO 12100 1 2003 EN ISO 12100 2 2003 and CISPR 12 The supplied Chain Saw conforms with the sample that underwent the EC type approval Notified body 0404 the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute Fyrisborgsgatan 3 S 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EC type approval The certificate s are numbered 404 96 398 Texarkana 04 07 23 Jill K Michael S Bounds Director Safety and Standards TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine CS2138 Noise levels CS2138 Cylinder volume cm3 42 Equivalent see note 1 noise Stroke mm 32 pressure level at operator s ear Idle speed rpm 3 000 measured according to relevant Recommended max international standards dB A 101 speed unloaded rom 13 000 Equivalent see note 1 noise Power kW 1 8 power level measured according to relevant Ignition system international standards dB A 95 Manufacturer Walbro Type of ignition system CD Vibration levels Spark plug Champion see note 2 Electrode gap mm 0 5 Front handle m s2 5 5 Rear handle m s 8 5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer Walbro Chain bar Carburetor type WT 662 Standard bar length in cm 14 36 16 41 Fuel capacity litre 0 38 Recommended bar lengths Oil pump capacity at in cm 14 36 16 41 8500 rpm ml min 4 8 Usable cutting length in cm 13 5 3
8. saw WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated below Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Use only 15 18 of rope per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let starter rope snap back Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at full choke allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger NOTE Do not cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel NOTE Inthe following steps when the cho ke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full ex tent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically ON STOP SWITCH SIDE VIEW 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion Pull out choke fast idle to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE position Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Then proceed to the next step NOTE
9. without releasing your grip around the front handle The chain should stop immediately Inertia activating function control A WARNING When performing the fol lowing procedure the engine must be turned off Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw approximately 14 35 cm above a stump or other wooden surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS Check chain tension before first use and af ter 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TEN SION in the ASSEMBLY section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Evena small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the feel of us ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation e Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log Keepthe engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allowthe chain to cut for you E
10. 5 15 5 40 Oil capacity litre 0 2 Chain speed at maximum Type of oil pump Automatic power m sec 185 18 5 Pitch inches 0 375 0 375 Weight Thickness of drive link mm 1 27 1 27 Without bar and chain kg 4 7 No of teeth on drive sprocket 6 6 BAR CHAIN Note 1 Equivalent noise level is according to Length Pitch Max ISO 7182 and ISO 9207 calculated as the Inches Inches Tip Radius time weighted energy total for noise levels un 14 0 375 7T Oregon91iVG der various working conditions with the follow 16 0 375 7T Oregon91VG ing time distribution 1 3 idle 1 3 full load 1 3 full speed Note 2 Equivalent vibration level is according to ISO 7505 calculated as the time weighted energy total for vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time dis tribution 1 3 idle 1 3 full load 1 3 full speed in cm dl ii oos 0 65 14 36 52 91VG 0 050 1 3 5 32 4 0 j 13652 YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION 2006 MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS Jonsered SE 561 82 Huskvarna Huskvarna Sweden 15
11. If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step 5 Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER SIDE VIEW ae Chee hee ws Z dy b Choke Li hh fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts 7 Allowthe engine to run for approximately 30 seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the HALF CHOKE position Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts 5 Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Ensure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If engine fails to start re fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE CHAIN BRAKE A WARNING Ifthe brake
12. Jonsered demere CS2138 Instruction Manual Manuel d instructions Betriebsanweisung Manual de instrucciones English Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit Francais Avant d utiliser cet appareil veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et assurez vous de les avoir comprises Deutsch Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Ger ts aufmerksam durch Verwenden Sie es erst wenn Sie sicher sind da Sie alle Anweisungen verstanden haben Espanol Lea atentamente las instrucciones y asegurese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta unidad amp gl The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES COMBINED 54507971 9 1 3 06 IDENTIFICATION WHAT IS WHAT Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool TOM Bar Tool Bumper Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover TA Throttle Choke Trigger Fast idle Chain Chain 99 Lever Brake Catcher Spike Starter Housing Screw Front Handle Fuel Mix Fill Cap Chain Direction of Travel Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Fd Bar Sprocket Hole IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS This chain WARNING saw can be dangerous Care less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury Always wear appropriate ear protection eye protection and head protection Always use two hands when oper ating the chain 7 Saw rious injury
13. asis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool ASSEMBLY N cs worn during assembly ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE The bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut 1 Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw 2 Attach the bumper spike with the two screws as illustrated ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN If not already attached WARNING Recheck each assem bly step if the saw is received assembled Al ways wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving 1 Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw 2 Remove the plastic shipping spacer if present Chain Brake es Nuts 3 An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad just the tension of the chain It is very im portant when assembling the bar that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw See illustration below Inside view of Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake 4 Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop This should allow the pin to be near the correct position 5 Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket
14. ce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never letthe moving chain contact any ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and main tenance instructions Check tension at regu lar intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after ten Sioning the chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occur ring Cut one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Never reverse hand positions Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don tlet go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Keep the fi
15. ct while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed Stop the engine before setting the saw down Do not operate a chain saw that is dam aged improperly adjusted or not com pletely and securely assembled Always replace bar chain hand guard or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed With the engine stopped hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body and the guide bar and chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual For example if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the fly wheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR AD JUSTMENTS Never modify your saw in any way Use only attachments supplied or specifically recommended by the manufacturer Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Jonsered accessories and re placement
16. d carefully reenter the cut Do not attemptto restart your saw whenit is pinched or hung in a log NS yy Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the saw against the log When overcut ting use light downward pressure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under side of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pres sure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you Awarnine Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position First cut on pressure side of log Ames yet Second cut g Second cut First cut on pressure side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log 10 Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP PORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the pressure side of the log Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support Using a support stand 2nd Cut Li NP LIMBING AND PRUNING AWARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chai
17. des File Rail Edges and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replacement is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Ignition timing is fixed and non adjustable 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove the cylinder cover 3 Pull off the spark plug boot 4 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 5 Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm Socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 5 mm Reinstall the spark plug boot Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Cylinder sie ee Govier Spark AY ND Plug Boo Spark Plug 12 CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools We recommend that you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING The chain will be moving during most of this procedure Wear your pro tective equipment and observe all safety pre cautions The chain must not move at idle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the follo
18. dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back to ward the operator Pinch Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction ofthe chain rotation The saw is driven straight back toward the operator Pull In can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain Do not cut more than one log at a time Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull In Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open Clear the working area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can redu
19. elow Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb Then cut a third overcut leaving a1 to 2inchcollar from the trunk of the tree E vi Second u4 Third cut X Collar 7 First cut j Pruning technique SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Fuel mixture level Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use Chain sharpness Before each use For damaged parts Before each use For loose caps Before each use For loose fasteners Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean Bar cadence Meets Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter 00 Every 5 hours Chain brake Every 5 hours Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly Hours of Operation AIR FILTER A CAUTION Do not clean filter in gaso line or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions C
20. g sounds widening of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with par tially fallen trees that may be poorly sup ported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut Important points e Cut only one log at a time e Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper ator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot Do not cut in an area where logs limbs and roots are tangled Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out ex posed and cleared logs first TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING A WARNING If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw an
21. hain brake engaged 3 Disengage chain brake 4 4 Carburetor requires adjustment Contact an authorized service dealer Engine 1 Too much oil mixed with 1 Empty fuel tank and refill with smokes gasoline correct fuel mixture excessively Chain moves 1 Idle speed requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the at idle speed adjustment Service and Adjustments Section 2 Clutch requires repair 2 Contact an authorized service dealer 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000 14 EC EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000 14 EC We Electrolux Home Products Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA T l 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that the Jonsered model CS2138 chain saw was assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers 2004 205 N or D 00001 and onwards conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE The net power is 1 8 kW The measured sound power is 102 dB and the guaranteed sound power is 118 dB Texarkana 04 07 23 f Michael S Bounds Director Product Safety and Standards DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 98 37 EC EC Declaration of Conformity Directive 98 37 EC Annex II A Only applies to Europe We Electrolux Home Products Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA Tel 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that Jonsered model CS2138 chain saw from serial numbers 2004 205 N or D 00001 and onwards follows the
22. l Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made S Plan a clear retreat path x e v ND FELLING LARGE TREES 15 cm in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side ofthe tree in the de sired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter ofthetree Next complete the notch by cut ting the bottom of the notch See illustra tion Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree Final cut here 5 cm above center of notch First cut After removing the wood from the notch make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form ahinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling cut NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to controlthe direction offall To avoid kickback or chain damage use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall crackin
23. leaning the air filter A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove the parts as illustrated below 3 Wash the filter in soap and water Rinse in clean cool water Air dry completely before reinstalling 4 Add a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze filter to distribute oil 5 Reinstall parts Air Filter es Cylinder Cover JA Screws BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces sary to service your bar A worn bar will dam age your chain and make cutting difficult After each use ensure ON STOP switch is inthe STOP position then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar Move ON STOP switch to the STOP posi tion Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake Remove bar and chain from Saw Cleanthe oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove p Oil Holes 97 Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file When rail top is uneven use a flat file to re store square edges and si
24. n and or discoloration of the bar Only use Bar and Chain Oil for bar and chain lubrication Fuel mix cap AES oS FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0 125 liter of oil with 5 liters of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the en gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbu retor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front han dle as far as possible The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the
25. n to contact any other branched or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Allowing such contact can result in serious injury A WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders plat forms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw 11 IMPORTANT POINTS Watch out for springpoles Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs Slen der material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING e Always limb atree after itis cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at base of the felled tree and work to ward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut Keep the tree between you and the chain as much as possible Remove larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or b
26. ngers of your left hand encir cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handle bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw Do not cut above shoulder height It is diffi cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES AWARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac tion As achain saw user do not rely only on safety devices You must follow all safety precautions instructions and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Reduced Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly re duce the number and seriousnes
27. parts as recommended HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured There should be no smoking open flames or work that could cause sparks Allow en gine to cool before refueling Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well venti lated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc KICKBACK WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the backward upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con tacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contacting a foreign ob ject in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the up per tip of the guide bar This contact can cause the chain to
28. portant Chain stretches during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw You can adjust the chain tension by loosening the chain brake nuts and turning the adjusting screw 1 4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar e fchainistootight turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise If chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clockwise Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw 1 4 Turn DEM e Liftup the tip ofthe bar and securely tight en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool Recheck chain tension WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury A WARNING Muffler is very hot during and after use Do not touch the muffler or al low combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so OPERATING YOUR UNIT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be gin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Contact an authorized service dealer BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubri cation Lubrication is provided by the auto matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chai
29. s of kick backs Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar ee Bae Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Low Kickback Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link v Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handle bar Position of front and rear handlebars de signed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick back occurs WARNING DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK Reduced kickback guide bars and low kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended Your saw has a low kick back chain and bar as original equipment Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer or to the nearest au thorized master service dealer e Tip contact in some cases may cause a
30. wing conditions Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T ad justing procedure Idle Speed T Allow engine to idle If the chain moves idle istoofast Ifthe engine stalls idle is too slow Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T Turn idle speed screw T clockwise to in crease engine speed Turn idle speed screw T counterclock wise to decrease engine speed STORAGE A WARNING Stop engine and allow to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops Clean the unit before storing Pay particu lar attention to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces Donotstore the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store in a dry area out
31. xert only light downward pressure Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the en gine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unneces sary wear can occur To avoid losing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stopthe engine before setting the saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES A WARNING Do notcut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the di rection of tree fall at night since you will not be able to see well or during bad weather such as rain snow or strong winds as fall is unpredictable Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you causing serious injury Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include The wind direction and speed The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or slopingterrain Use a plumb or level to de termine the direction of tree lean Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects En gine noise can drown out a warning cal
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