Jonsered BC2145 Brush Cutter User Manual
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1. 0 5 mm 1 CAUTIONI Alwavs use the recommended spark plug tvpel Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cvlinder Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor English 29 MAINTENANCE Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowv conditions caused bv Too low engine temperature lcing of the air filter and carburetor Special measures are therefore often required Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the engine Preheat the intake air to the carburetor bv using the heat from the cvlinder Temperature 0 C 32 F or colder The air filter holder is prepared so it can be changed for use in the cold Remove the air filter cover and air filter Turn the winter cover anticlockwise using a screwdriver so that the preheated air from the engine can pass inside the carburettor compartment and prevent for example the air filter from icing up see figure D I 4 Ke Ke oe For temperatures below 5 C 23 F and or in snow conditions there is also a special cover for the starter housing a cover for cylinder cover s air inlet should be fitted as illustrated These reduce the cooling air and prevent large amounts of snow from being sucked into the engine IMPORTANT If the temperature rises abov2. Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting Position the handlebar as shown Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lighily Fit the right handle to the handlebar using the screw washer sleeve and nut as shown Tighten Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness Transport position handlebar P le The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage Loosen the knob Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the throttle handle rests against the engine Now twist the handlebar around the shaft Tighten the knob Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment English 13 ASSEMBLY Assembling the cutting equipment WARNINGI When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremelv important that the raised section on the drive disc support flange engages correctiv in the centre hole of the cutting attachment If the cutting attachment is fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and or fatal personal injury WARNING Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard See the chapter on Technical data If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury IMPORTANT If a saw blade or grass blade are to be used the machine must be equipped with the correct handlebar blade gu
3. Check all cables and connections Check the clutch clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear Replace if necessary by an autorized service workshop Replace the spark plug Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler only applies to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter Lubricate the drive shaft with the special grease Do this every three months Replace the vibration damping elements after each season however at least once a year English 31 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine Cylinder displacement cu in em Cylinder bore inch mm Stroke inch mm Idle speed rom Recommended max speed rpm Speed of output shaft rom Max engine output acc to ISO 8893 kW rpm Catalvtic converter muffler Speed regulated ignition svstem Ignition svstem Manufacturer tvpe of ignition svstem Spark plug Electrode gap inch mm Fuel and lubrication svstem Manufacturer tvpe of carburetor Fuel tank capacity US pint litre Weight Weight without fuel cutting attachment and guard Lbs kg Sound levels see note 1 Equivalent sound pressure level at the user s ear measured according to ANSI B175 3 1997 dB A min max Vibration levels Vibration levels at handles measured according to ANSI B175 3 1997 m s At idle left right handles min At idle left right handles max At max speed left right handles min At max speed l
4. FC 2145 W BC 2145 Set the throttle to the start position bv moving the choke control to the choke position and then returning it to its original position If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve A Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting Starting WARNING When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts When the engine starts return choke control to run position and apply full throttle the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended This can damage the machine Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition BC 2145 FC 2145 Heated handles FC 2145 W Models equipped with heating elements
5. and inhaling fumes Fuel CAUTION The machine is equipped with a two stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and two stroke engine oil It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained When mixing small amounts of fuel even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture WARNING Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation 18 English Gasoline e CAUTION Always use a quality gasoline oil mixture with an octane rating of at least 87 octane RON MON 2 If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter see chapter on Technical data always use a good quality unleaded gasoline oil mixture Leaded gasoline will destroy the catalytic converter Use low emission gasoline also known as alkylate gasoline if it is available This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline The lowest recommended octane grade is 87 RON MON 2 If you run the engine on a lower octane grade than 87 so called knocking can occur This gives rise to a high engine temperature and increased bearing load which can result in serious engine damage When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended
6. and weeds up against walls fences trees and borders however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes and damage fence posts W nI MANN as Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10 12 cm and reducing the engine speed 24 English WORKING TECHNIQUES Clearing The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it Let the end of the cord strike the ground around trees posts statues and the like CAUTION This technique increases the wear on the cord The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when working against stones brick concrete metal fences etc than when coming into contact with trees and wooden fences When trimming and clearing vou should use less than full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head Cutting The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool ii Nw AY ts i kW Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head Sweeping The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up Hold the co
7. before you start to work on it WARNINGI Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback Cutting equipment Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood ors Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass gt N 4 gt A L A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass 6 o General rules Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the chapter on Technical data N IN L lssii Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents Keep the correct setting on the saw bladel Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool An incorrectiv set saw blade increases the risk of jamming and kickback and damage to the saw blade Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks A damaged cutting attachment should alwavs be replaced Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades TAK SIE See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions Sharpen blades and cutters using a single cut flat file Sharpen all edges equallv to maintain the balance of the blade WARNINGI Alwavs discard a blade that is bent twisted cracked broken or damag
8. cu pport cup With ball bearing Fea reas eaw TP Cenire hole in Bladesfouters 0 20mm Outputshat treaa OOOO Grass blade grass cutter Multi 275 4 275 4 teeth Saw blade Plastic blades Polytrim 300 537 29 74 02 Trimmy S Il 537 29 73 02 Trimmer head Auto 55 537 29 73 02 Tap n Go 45 537 29 73 02 suppor el Upport CU pport cup With ball bearing SS Saw blade English 33 _FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA The US Environmental Protection Agencv Environment Canada and Jonsered are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engine In U S and Canada new small nonroad engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the federal stringent anti smog standards Jonsered must warrant the emission control system on your small nonroad engine for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your unit Your emmission control system includes Parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists Jonsered will repair your small nonroad engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The 2001 and later small nonroad engines are warranted for two years If any emission related part on you engine as listed above is defective the part will be r
9. etc Start at whichever end of the area is easiest and clear an open space from which to work Work svstematicallv to and fro across the area clearing a width of around 4 5 m on each pass This exploits the full reach of the machine in both directions and gives the operator a convenient and varied working area to work in NE Mia 8 4 y i ia Y g s O m ie Lh i Worn yD ira A GA mu Gey SS JON 9 N T N N AN Pi i ine m aA NA Clear a strip around 75 m long Move your fuel can as work progresses On sloping ground you should work along the slope It is much easier to work along a slope than it is to work up and down it You should plan the strip so that you avoid going over ditches or other obstacles on the ground You should also orient the strip to take advantage of wind conditions so that cleared stems fall in the cleared area of the stand To fell to the left the bottom of the tree should be pushed to the right Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally down to the right exerting firm pressure At the same time push the stem using the blade guard Cut with the area of the blade between 3 o clock and 5 o clock Apply full throttle before advancing the blade To fell to the right the bottom of the tree should be pushed to the left Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally up to the right Cut with the area of the bla
10. fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches Always wear heavy long pants Do not wear jewellery shorts sandals or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder level FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby AT English 7 GENERAL SAFETV PRECAUTIONS Machine s safetv equipment This section describes the machine s safetv equipment its purpose and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctiv See the What is what section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and or repairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer IMPORTANT All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training This is especially true of the machine s safety equipment If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer ask him for the address of your nearest service agent WARNING Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment The machine s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described
11. ji costes tteton alos ot wiesntenaetaa beeen yseaenecnadegsaueee ns seaausenece 29 Bevel ea 29 Drive shaft pe 29 Spark ONO srecna nasi aa 29 Winter USe l us nizizinietibazzrojnt iksnzibiaa tkun inert tne ee sis eiiea 30 Maintenance schedule pp 31 TECHNICAL DATA Technical Ga tal sssiiiineiietia eko ia Sistema ilii it bib Dt Ba 32 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 34 Note the following before starting Please read the operators manual carefully Long term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment So always use approved hearing protection Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual WARNING Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer Always use genuine accessories Non authorized modifications and or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non authorized accessories or replacement parts WARNING A clearing saw brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator s manual JONSER
12. must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine 20 English Starting and stopping WARNING The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting Place the machine on a flat surface Ensure the cutting attachment cannot come into contact with any object Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury The safety distance is 15 metres Cold engine Ignition Set the stop switch to the start position Choke Set the choke control A in the choke position Primer bulb Press the air purge diaphragm B repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm The diaphragm need not be completely filled Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position Start throttle BC 2145 Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the throttle lock and the throttle trigger then pressing the start throttle button A Then release the throttle lock and the throttle trigger followed by the start throttle button The throttle function is now activated To return the engine to idle press the throttle lock and throttle trigger again STARTING AND STOPPING Start throttle FC 2145 FC 2145 S
13. stroke and stand firmly you do this the blade bevel gear shaft or handlebar may again be damaged Release the handles grip the shaft with 9 both hands and gentiv pull the machine free e Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground Brush cutting with a saw blade e Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by l following these instructions C RS 1 Always work at full throttle 2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke Thin stems and brush are mown down Work with a sawing movement swinging sideways Stop the engine unclip the harness and place the Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement l y 9 9 machine on the ground before vou start to collect the cut With groups of hardwood stems first clear around the material group Start bv cutting the stems high up around the outside of the group to avoid jamming Then cut the stems Grass trimming with a trimmer head to the required height Now trv to reach in with the blade and cut from the centre of the group If it is still difficult to gain access cut the stems high up and let them fall This will reduce the risk of jamming Trimming Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle It is the end of the cord that does the work Let the cord work at its own pace Never press the cord into the area to be cut Wh The cord can easily remove grass
14. that the cutting equipment is angled slightly forwards in relation to the ground Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for the support hook 16 English 2 Grass clearing The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel to the ground Vector harness Pile Safety release Push down the red release lever to release the machine from the harness Adjusting the harness 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely 2 Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body 3 Adjust the shoulder strap to distribute the load evenly across your shoulders Press downwards on the suspension hook to load the harness Q Ce ASSEMBLY 4 Adjust the height of the suspension hook as described in the instructions for the standard harness Forestry clearing If you need to lower the suspension hook for trimming for example move the suspension strap A to the lower mounting point on the backplate The elastic strap B can be tightened to transfer more load from the shoulder straps to the hip strap Correct balance J Forestry clearing The machine is balanced by moving the support ring on the machine forwards or backwards On some models the support ring is fixed however this will then have a number of holes for the support hook The machine is correctly balanced when it freely hangs h
15. the safety precautions are thrown out by the cutting attachment CAUTION Do not use the machine unless you are able to organise Your Wore are call for help in the event of an accident Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather such as dense fog heavy rain strong wind intense cold etc Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks such as icy ground unpredictable felling direction etc Always use sharp blades Avoid stones Control the felling direction take advantage of the wind 3 Make sure you can move and stand safely Check the area around you for possible obstacles roots rocks branches ditches etc in case you have to move suddenly Take great care when working on sloping ground WARNING Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating as this can result in serious injury Stop the engine and cutting equipment before you remove material that has wound around the blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards You could get burnt if you touch it 4 Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal position before or after being cut If you position yourself incorrectly
16. ED HUSKVARNA SWEDEN IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION TWC THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U S EPA PH1 FOR SMALL NON ROAD ENGINES REFER TO OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This label certifv that the product has been certified in accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1 A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm English 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customerl Congratulations on your choice to buy a Jonsered product Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time Think of this operator s manual as a valuable document By following its content using service maintenance etc the life span and the second hand value of the machine can be extended If you ever lend or sell this machine make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator s manual so they will also Know how to properly maintain and use it Good luck on using your Jonsered machine Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of
17. PO ZUCO AG AIG A U E Operator s manual EPA KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING Clearing saws brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine E Always wear A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects Hearing protection Approved eye protection Max speed of output shaft rpm max 10500 rpm CE Watch out for thrown objects and ricochets Q The operator of the machine must ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres Machines fitted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side B when the blade comes into contact with a A fixed object The blade is capable of 4 f ti amputating an arm or leg Alwavs keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Alwavs wear approved protective gloves Wear sturdv non slip boots Only use non metallic flexible cutting attachments i e trimmer heads with trimmer cord Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance 2 English Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning i
18. Running an engine in a confined N or badiv ventilated area can result in death due to asphvxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning Personal protective equipment IMPORTANTI A clearing saw brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectiv or carelessly and can cause serious or fatal injurv to the operator or others It is extremelv important that vou read and understand the contents of this operator s manual You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment WARNING Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops HELMET A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller than 2 m HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI 287 1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary e g when fitting cutting attachments Wear sturdy non slip boots CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong
19. Two stroke oil For best results and performance use JONSERED two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines Mixing ratio 1 50 2 with JONSERED two stroke oil 1 Gasoline litre 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 6 1 2 FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel e Ble Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used Then add the entire amount of oil Mix shake the fuel mixture Add the remaining amount of gasoline WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire Mix shake the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine s fuel tank Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel Always shut off the engine before refuelling Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling When refuelling open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting Do not mix more than one month s supply of fuel at a time e Clean the area around the fuel cap Contamination in the If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank tank can cause operating prob
20. ard and harness Fitting the blade guard combination guard grass blade and ball bearing mounted support cup allo SIE Hang the trimmer guard combination guard A on the two hooks on the plate holder M Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt L on the opposite side of the shaft Use the locking pin C Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten See diagram CAUTIONI Alwavs use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment vou are using See chapter on Technical data Fit the drive disc B on the angle gear s output shaft Centre the metal cup P on the drive disc s blade guide Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the drive disk aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft 14 English Position the blade D with the drive disk B Make sure that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide on the drive disk Fit the support flange F on the output shaft so that it rests against the blade Screw the support cup E onto the output shaft threads CAUTIONI Left hand thread Tighten to a torque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 0 kpm Use the socket spanner in the tool kit Note that the locking pin C must remain inside the gear housing to lock the drive disk Hold the shaft of the socket spanner as close to the blade guard combination guard as possible WARNINGI Tighten th
21. at is long enough to allow this The arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1 5 Nm The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx 10 times Locking screw T The lock screw must be tightened securely for ball bearing mounted support cups Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to Reduce the risk of blade thrust Obtain maximum cutting performance Extend the life of cutting equipment IMPORTANT Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the chapter on Technical data Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord diameter Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened Follow our recommendations Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging Maintain the correct blade setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge GENERAL SAFETV PRECAUTIONS WARNINGI Alwavs stop the engine before doing anv work on the cutting attachment This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completelv and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug
22. bness loss of feeling tingling pricking pain loss of strength changes in skin colour or condition These symptoms normally appear in the fingers hands or wrists The risk increases at low temperatures Quick release There is an easily accessible quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness See instructions under the heading Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted to the support hook Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned Once the harness and machine have been adjusted check that the harness quick release works correctly Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh KA English 9 GENERAL SAFETV PRECAUTIONS For mufflers it is verv important that vou follow the instructions on checking maintaining and servicing vour machine See instructions under the heading Checking maintaining and servicing the machine s safetv
23. de between 3 o clock and 5 o clock so that the direction of rotation of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left To fell a tree forwards the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards Pull the blade backwards with a quick firm movement English 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES Large stems must be cut from two sides First determine Grass clearing using a grass blade which direction the stem will fall Make the first cut on the felling side Then finish cutting the stem from the other 5 side Adjust the cutting pressure to match the size of the gt lt stem and the hardness of the wood Small stems require mallia more pressure while large stems require less pressure e Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass The grass is cut down with a sideways swinging movement where the movement from right to left is the clearing stroke and the movement from left to right is the return stroke Let the left hand side of the blade between 8 and 12 o clock do the cutting If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass the grass will collect in a line which makes it easier to collect If the stems are tightly packed adapt your walking pace to e g by raking suit Try to work rhythmically Stand firmly with your feet apart If the blade jams in a stem never jerk the machine free If Move forward after the return
24. e 5 C 23 F or 0 C 32 F respectively the machine MUST be restored to its normal set up Otherwise there is a risk of overheating which can cause severe engine damage IMPORTANT Use only JONSERED replacement parts Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by JONSERED 30 English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual More extensive work must be carried out bv an authorised service workshop Dailv maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly Maintenance l maintenance Clean the outside of the machine Check that the harness is not damaged Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctiv from a safetv point of view Check that the stop switch works correctiv Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle Clean the air filter Replace if necessarv Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the blade is correctiv centred is sharp and is not cracked An off centre blade will ca
25. e fitting the filter to the machine Never use common engine oil This would drain through the filter quite quickly and collect in the bottom An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals A damaged air filter must always be replaced Bevel gear e The bevel gear is filled with the right amount of grease at the factory However before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled 3 4 full with grease Use JONSERED special grease The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out Drive shaft The drive shaft must be greased every three months during full time use Contact your dealer if you are uncertain about the procedure Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburetor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed alwavs check the spark plug first before taking any further action If the spark plug is dirty clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0 5 mm 0 020 The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary
26. e lock screw N in the center hole of the support cup Tighten to a torque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 0 kpm CAUTIONI Left hand thread If the lock screw is not fitted in the support cup there is a risk that the support cup will come unscrewed This means that the blade will also come loose which could result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Fitting the blade guard and saw blade aloo SIE The blade guard A is fitted using 4 screws L as shown CAUTIONI Alwavs use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment vou are using See chapter on Technical data Fit the drive disc B on the output shaft ASSEMBLY Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft Place the blade D and support flange F on the output shaft Fit the nut G The nut must be tightened to a torque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm Use the socket spanner in the tool kit Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible To tighten the nut turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation Caution left hand thread When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade You should therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the blade guard when doing this Always use a socket spanner with a s
27. ecompression valve FC 2145 S FC 2145 W 15 Air purge 31 Type plate 16 Air filter cover 32 Switch for heated handle FC 2145 W 6 English GENERAL SAFETV PRECAUTIONS Important IMPORTANTI The machine is oniv designed for trimming grass grass clearing and or forestrv clearing The only accessories vou can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on lechnical data Never use the machine if vou are tired if vou have drunk alcohol or if vou are taking medication that could affect vour vision vour judgement or vour co ordination Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment Never use a machine that has been modified in anv wav from its original specification Never use a machine that is faultv Carrv out the checks maintenance and service instructions described in this manual Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out bv trained and qualified specialists See instructions under the heading Maintenance All covers and guards must be fitted before starting Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working When several operators are working in the same area the safetv distance should be atleast twice the tree height and no less than 15 metres WARNINGI
28. ed in any other way Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused Only use original blades of the specified tvpe Sharpening the saw blade mas SIE See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions A correctiv sharpened blade is essential for working efficientiv and to avoid unnecessarv wear to the blade and clearing saw Make sure that the blade is well supported when vou file it Use a 5 5 mm round file with a file holder English 11 GENERAL SAFETV PRECAUTIONS The filing angle is 15 File alternate teeth to the right and those in between to the left If the blade has been heavily pitted bv stones it mav be necessarv to dress the top edges of the teeth with a flat file in exceptional cases If so this should be done before filing with a round file The top edges must be filed down bv the same amount for all the teeth Adjust the blade setting This should be 1 mm Trimmer head IMPORTANTI Alwavs ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightiv and evenly around the drum otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size This is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used Only use the recommended cutting attachment See the chapter on Technical data z C2 A 7 Smaller machines generally re
29. eft right handles max BC 2145 2 75 45 1 65 42 1 26 32 2800 12500 9000 2 0 9000 Yes Yes SEM AM Champion RCJ 6Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 9 0 9 18 0 8 2 97 103 3 8 4 0 3 8 4 0 1 7 1 9 2 1 2 2 FC 2145 2 75 45 1 65 42 1 26 32 2800 13500 10500 2 0 9000 No Yes SEM AM Champion RCJ 6Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 9 0 9 18 5 8 4 98 103 3 8 4 2 3 8 4 2 1 8 2 3 2 4 2 5 FC 2145 S 2 62 43 1 61 41 1 26 32 2800 13500 10500 2 1 9600 Yes Yes SEM AM Champion RCJ 6Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 9 0 9 18 3 8 3 99 104 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 5 1 5 2 1 171257 FC 2145 W 2 62 43 1 61 41 1 26 32 2800 13500 10500 2 1 9600 Yes Yes SEM AM Champion RCJ 6Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 9 0 9 18 3 8 3 99 104 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 5 1 5 2 1 157 24 Note 1 Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution 1 2 idling and 1 2 max speed NOTE Noise pressure at the user s ear and vibration on the handles are measured with all the machine s approved cutting equipment fitted The table indicates the highest and lowest values 32 English TECHNICAL DATA peas mm Cerire hole in bladesteutters B 254 mm ouputshatmeama Opti XS 200 22 200 22 teeth 537 31 09 01 Scarlet 200 22 200 22 teeth Trimmer head 503 95 43 04 Tap n Go 45 503 95 43 04 Fixed Support
30. epaired or replaced by Jonsered OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small nonroad engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator s Manual Jonsered recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small nonroad engine but Jonsered cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small nonroad engine owner you should however be aware that Jonsered may deny you warranty coverage if your small nonroad engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your small nonroad engine to a Jonsered authorized servicing dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Jonsered at Sweden 46 36 146500 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date small nonroad engine is delivered LENGTH OF COVERAGE Jonsered warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a war
31. equipment Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securelv attached to the machine If the muffler on vour machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regulariv A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage WARNINGI Mufflers fitted with catalvtic converters get verv hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also applies at idle speed Contact can result in burns to the skin Remember the risk of firel WARNINGI The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that mav be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNINGI The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near combustible materiall Locking nut allo EIG A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment When fitting tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment To remove it undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates CAUTION The nut has a left hand thread 10 English When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade You should therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the blade guard when doing this Always use a socket spanner with a shaft th
32. haft that is long enough to allow this The arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII ral 16 Fit the correct trimmer guard A for use with the trimmer head Hang the trimmer guard combination guard A on the two hooks on the plate holder M Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt L on the opposite side of the shaft Use the locking pin C Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten See diagram Fit the drive disc B on the output shaft Centre the metal cup P on the drive disc s blade guide Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft Screw on the trimmer head H in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation Tighten the trimmer head to a torque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order Fitting other guards and cutting attachments TAK 16 Fit the trimmer guard combination guard A intended for use with the trimmer head plastic blades Hang the trimmer guard combination guard A on the two hooks on the plate holder M Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt L on the opposite side of the shaft Use the locking
33. hine warm for approximately 5 minutes alternating between short intervals of full throttle and idling When the carburettor is to be adjusted apply full throttle and turn the H needle anti clockwise until the engine speed reaches 10 500 11 000 r min burbles or until the cap reaches its stop position Now turn the H needle slowly clockwise until the engine reaches the speed when the speed control comes into force In some cases speed control can come into force at 200 300 revs below or above that specified It is important that you do not continue to turn the H needle clockwise when the engine speed has stabilised Screw the H needle anti clockwise a few tenths of a turn instead A Dil KA Setting procedure with a load Trimmer head should be used Ensure the length of the trimmer cord is correct i e exactly reaches the knife on the trimmer guard Use either 3 mm or 3 3 mm diameter trimmer cord Run the machine warm for about 5 minutes mostly at full throttle When the carburettor is to be adjusted apply full throttle and turn the H needle anti clockwise until the engine burbles or until the cap reaches its stop position If the engine runs smoothly when the cap is in its stop position no further adjustment is necessary Turn the H needle slowly clockwise until the engine runs absolutely smoothly Burbling has stopped completely Now screw the H needle anti clockwise a few tenths of a turn a ul CAUTION For optim
34. in the handles have an on off switch on the throttle handle to control the heat Both the left and right handles have heating elements that automatically maintain a temperature of roughly 70 when the heat is turned on English 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 6 Alwavs hold the machine with both hands Hold the machine on the right side of vour bodv IMPORTANTI This section describes the basic safetv precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers If vou encounter a situation where vou are uncertain how to proceed vou should ask an expert Contact vour dealer or your service workshop Avoid all usage which vou consider to be bevond vour capabilitv Vou must understand the difference between forestrv clearing grass clearing and grass trimming before use 7 Keep the cutting attachment below waist level 8 Switch off the engine before moving to another area Fit Basic safety rules the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance N 9 Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight 1 Look around you The ABC of clearing Always use the correct equipment To ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine To ensure that people animals etc do not come into Make sure the equipment is well adjusted contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that Follow
35. in this section If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired Throttle lock The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control When you press the lock A i e when you grasp the handle it releases the throttle control B When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lock both move back to their original positions This movement is controlled by two independent return springs This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released 8 English Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properly See instructions under the heading Start Start the machine and apply full throttle Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked See instructions under the heading Maintenance Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting GENERAL SAFETV PRECAUTIONS C
36. l it has been correctly adjusted or repaired Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Conditions Before any adjustments are made make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted If you adjust the carburettor when the air filter is dirty it will result in a leaner mixture when the filter is finally cleaned This can lead to serious engine damage Carefully turn both jets L and H so that they are midway between fully screwed in and fully screwed out Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond either stop as this could cause damage Now start the machine according to the starting instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes CAUTION If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned anti clockwise until the cutting attachment stops Low speed jet L Try to find the highest idling speed turning the low speed needle L clockwise respectively counter clockwise When the highest speed has been found turn the low speed needle L 1 4 turn counter clockwise 9 CAUTION If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned anti clockwise until the cutting attachment stops MAINTENANCE Fine adjustmen
37. lems should be emptied and cleaned Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank WARNING The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when working near flammable substances and or vapours English 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or bv the centre hole The most common reason whv cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth Discard a blade if cracks are found in oe P PO a Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much Discard the support flange if it is cracked Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1 5 Nm The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35 50 Nm Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard All covers
38. ng temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of 1 Air intake on the starter 2 Fins on the flywheel 3 Cooling fins on the cylinder 4 Cylinder cover directs cold air over the cylinder Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week more often in demanding conditions A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter must be regulariv cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid Carburettor malfunctions Starting problems Loss of engine power Unnecessarv wear to engine parts Excessive fuel consumption Clean the filter every 25 hours or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter Wash it clean in warm soapy water An oiled foam plastic filter available as an accessory must be used if the machine is operated in extremely dusty conditions See instructions under the heading Oiling the air filter Always use special filter oil Filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter You should therefore avoid skin contact Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil Squeeze the excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour off the excess befor
39. or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control Both situations can cause serious personal injury Keep a good balance and a firm foothold 22 English WARNING Watch out for thrown objects Always wear approved eye protection Never lean over the cutting attachment guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches Never swing the machine around without first checking behind you to make sure no one is within the safety zone WORKING TECHNIQUES WARNINGI Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment Alwavs stop the engine before cleaning Working methods WARNINGI Avoid cutting with the area of the blade between the 12 o clock and 3 o clock positions Because of the speed of rotation of the blade kickback can occur if vou attempt to cut thick stems with this area of the blade Forestrv clearing using a saw blade The risk of kickback increases with increasing stem size Vou should therefore avoid cutting with the area of the blade between 12 o clock and 3 o clock Before vou start clearing check the clearing area the tvpe of terrain the slope of the ground whether there are stones hollows
40. orizontally from the support hook In this way the risk of hitting stones is reduced if you need to release the handlebar Grass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height i e close to the ground English 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Never start the machine 1 If you have spilt fuel on it Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes change your clothes Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel Use soap and water 3 If the machine is leaking fuel Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines Transport and storage Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames for example from electrical machinery electric motors electrical relays switches or boilers When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long term storage The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage WARNING Take care when handling fuel Bear in mind the risk of fire explosion
41. parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Jonsered at Sweden 46 36 146500 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Jonsered authorized servicing dealers MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Jonsered approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe airfilter holder and carburetor bolts 3 Nirfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule 4 Ignition System 1 Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule 2 Ignition Module 5 Muffler with catalytic converter MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator s manual Wi 0 U f ee Polv Trim Trimmy SII T PP 15cm 6 2 7 mm 9 0 m 3 0 mm 7 5 m 3 3 mm 6 0 m Tap n Go 45 N T 1150102 95 LU UDU LI JI 2005 09 25
42. pin C Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten See diagram Fit the drive disc B on the output shaft Centre the metal cup P on the drive disc s blade guide Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft Screw on the trimmer head plastic blades H in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order English 15 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness and clearing saw WARNINGI When using a clearing saw it must alwavs be hooked securely to the harness Otherwise vou will be unable to control the clearing saw safelv and this can result in injurv to vourself or others Never use a harness with a defective quick release Standard harness BOE Safetv release At the front is an easilv accessible quick release Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness Spreading the load on your shoulders A well adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier Adjust the harness for the best working position Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders Correct height 1 Forestry clearing The machine should be supported in a harness when forestry clearing so
43. products without prior notice 4 English WHAT IS WHAT What is what on the clearing saw BC 2145 1 Grass blade 19 Support cup 2 Grease filler cap bevel gear 20 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 21 Drive disc 4 Cutting attachment guard 22 Trimmer head 5 Shaft 23 Spark plug cap and spark plug 6 Handlebar 24 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 25 Operator s manual 8 Stop switch 26 Transport guard for cutting equipment 9 Throttle lock 27 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 28 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder cover 29 Locking pin 12 Starter handle 30 Harness 13 Fuel tank 31 Locking nut 14 Choke control 32 Start throttle button 15 Air purge 33 Adjusting the throttle wire 16 Air filter cover 34 Metal cup 17 Handle adjustment 35 Decompression valve 18 Locking screw 36 Type plate English 5 WHAT IS WHAT What is what on the clearing saw FC 2145 FC 2145 S FC 2145 W 1 Saw blade 17 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap bevel gear 18 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Drive disc 5 Shaft 21 Spark plug 6 Handlebar 22 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 23 Operator s manual 8 Stop switch 24 Transport guard for cutting equipment 9 Throttle lock 25 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 26 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder cover 27 Locking pin 12 Starter handle 28 Harness FC 2145 13 Fuel tank 29 Harness FC 2145 S FC 2145 W 14 Choke control 30 D
44. quire small trimmer heads and vice versa This is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared The length of the cord is also important A longer cord requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact This is used to cut the cord to the correct length To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for a couple of days This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer 12 English ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and throttle BC 2145 ple Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar see diagram Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in the handlebar Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle handle Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar Tighten it Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting Position the handlebar as shown Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lighily Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness Tighten the knob Assembling the handlebar and throttle FC 2145 FC 2145 S FC 2145 W ae gt
45. ranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Jonsered servicing dealer If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Jonsered at Sweden 46 36 146500 34 English WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Jonsered servicing dealer CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Jonsered may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Jonsered is not liable to cover failures of warranted
46. rd parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro 4 L T When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results English 25 MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes The engine will be run in after it has used 8 10 tanks of fuel To ensure that the engine runs at peak performance and produces as little harmful exhaust fumes as possible afterthe running in period ask your dealer service workshop which has a rev counter for this purpose to adjust vour carburettor WARNINGI The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injurv Carburetor adjustment The carburettor can be designed in different wavs depending on the existing environmental and emissions legislation Some machines are equipped with movement limiters on the carburettor s adjuster screws These limit the adjustment range to a maximum of 1 2 turn Function f The carburetor governs the engine s speed via the throttle control Air and fuel are mixed in the carburetor The air fuel mixture is adjustable Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine The setting of the carburetor means that the engine is adapted to local conditions for example the clima
47. rther 1 2 turn Muffler T CAUTION Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh If your machine has this type of muffler you should clean the mesh at least once a week This is best done with a wire brush On mufflers without a catalytic converter the mesh should be cleaned weekly or replaced if necessary On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the mesh should be checked and if necessary cleaned monthly If the mesh is damaged it should be replaced 28 English If the mesh is frequently blocked this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in damage to the cylinder and piston CAUTION Never use a machine with a defective muffler WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also applies at idle speed Contact can result in burns to the skin Remember the risk of fire Cooling system To keep the worki
48. s required Visual check Approved eye protection must always be used CONTENTS Contents KEV TO SVMBOLS IDD 2 CONTENTS GOMES sssrinin ise AEAEE AEA 3 Note the following before starting ppp 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer pp 4 WHAT IS WHAT What is what on the clearing saw BC 2145 5 What is what on the clearing saw FC 2145 FC 2145 PE N eaa 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NSO UNG siete i o a steosner 7 Personal protective equipment pp Fa Machine s safety equipment pp 8 CUTTING guUIPIment ecreis naeia 10 ASSEMBLV Assembling the handlebar and throttle 13 Assembling the handlebar and throttle 13 Transport position handlebar pp 13 Assembling the cutting equipment pp 14 Fitting the blade guard combination guard grass blade and ball bearing mounted support Cup pp 14 Fitting the blade guard and saw blade pp 14 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII 15 Fitting other guards and cutting attachments il 9 Adjusting the harness and clearing Saw o sessi 16 Standard harness tassena noche itini sestcassecesdiatnteanmeeaneedeuedes 16 Vector harness pp 16 FUEL HANDLING FUelsalely i e inaani anar EEA AEA AAi 18 EU 18 IO 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting pp 20 Starting and Stopping pp 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions pp 22 MAINTENANCE Carburetor taz so a a ta 26 MUTIGI EJ 28 Cooling system RN 28 Va
49. t of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T if it is necessary to readjust First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate Then turn the screw anticlockwise until the cutting attachment stops The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the engine will run smoothly in every position The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting attachment starts to rotate WARNING If the idle speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops contact your dealer service workshop Do not use the machine until it has been correctly adjusted or repaired High speed jet H The high speed jet H affects the engine power speed temperature and fuel consumption If the high speed jet H is set too lean screwed in too far the engine speed will be too high and cause engine damage Do not let the engine run at full speed for more than 10 seconds Setting procedure without a load Blade can be used The machine is equipped with speed control in the ignition system It is extremely important to be aware of this when adjusting the carburettor BC 2145 Speed control at 12500 rom FC 2145 FC 2145 S FC 2145 W Speed control at 13500 rom When attempting to adjust the speed over that specified the speed is not changed but only causes the engine to receive too little fuel resulting in a large risk of engine failure Run the mac
50. te altitude fuel and the type of 2 stroke oil The carburetor has three adjustment controls L Low speed jet H High speed jet T Idle adjustment screw The L and H jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel to match the rate that air is admitted which is controlled with the throttle If they are screwed clockwise the air fuel ratio becomes leaner less fuel and if they are turned anti clockwise the ratio becomes richer more fuel A lean mixture gives a higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower engine speed The T screw regulates the throttle setting at idle speed If the l screw is turned clockwise this gives a higher idle speed turning it anti clockwise gives a lower idle speed 26 English Basic setting The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the machine is in use The carburettor should then be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician CAUTION If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned anti clockwise until the cutting attachment stops Rec idle speed 2700 rpm Rec idle speed See the Technical data section WARNING If the idle speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops contact your dealer service workshop Do not use the machine unti
51. um adjustment of the carburettor contact a qualified dealer service workshop that has a revolution counter at their disposal Correctly adjusted carburetor When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine will accelerate without hesitation and burble a little at maximum speed It is also important that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle If the low speed jet L is set too lean it may cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration If the high speed jet H is set too lean it will result in less power less performance poor acceleration and or damage to the engine If both the L and H jets are set too rich it will results in acceleration problems or too low a working speed English 27 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the start throttle speed BC 2145 The correct start throttle speed is set bv means of an adjuster on the rear of the handle next to the cable Use this screw 5 mm Allen screw to increase or decrease the start throttle speed Proceed as follows 1 Run the machine at idle 2 Press the start throttle lock as described under the heading Starting and stopping 3 Ifthe start throttle speed is too low below 4000 rpm turn the adjuster screw A clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate Then turn A clockwise a further 1 2 turn 4 Ifthe start throttle speed is too high turn the adjuster screw A anticlockwise until the cutting attachment stops Then turn adjuster screw A clockwise a fu
52. use vibration that could result in damage to the machine Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly Check that the locking screw is tightened when using a support cup with bearings Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be secured correctly Check that nuts and screws are tight Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines Check the starter and starter cord Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged Clean the outside of the spark plug Remove it and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 5 mm 20 or replace the spark plug Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor er aa X Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipmentis tighten corel X E A B Check that nuts and sorewsaretghe xx Check that here are no fuel leaks from the engine tankorfuelines xX Clean the machines cooling system Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler only applies to mufflers without a catalytic converter Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it Check that the bevel gear is filled three quarters full with lubricant Fill if necessary using special grease Check the fuel filter from contamination and the fuel hose from cracks or other defects Replace if necessary
53. utting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Alwavs use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment vou are using See chapter on Technical data WARNINGI Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard See the chapter on Technical data If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment The machine s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration Such symptoms include num
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