jcb JCB-CS38, Safety And Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ning and operating this machine Subject to technical modifications SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09 00 to 17 00 www JCBdiy com SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL CHAINSAW JCB CS38...

Page 2: ...along the top of the 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 personal injury...

Page 3: ...rsons to be near the chainsaw when starting or cutting with the chainsaw Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a pla...

Page 4: ...r and subsequently could cause the flywheel to burst Always have a fire extinguisher available when using a chainsaw Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for the saw D...

Page 5: ...safety clothing which is designed for chainsaw operators Wear non slip safety footwear and heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and to protect your hands Wear eye protection which is marked to comp...

Page 6: ...ility to hear warnings shouts or alarms The operator must pay extra attention to what is happening around the work area Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury Do not rely onl...

Page 7: ...the symbols will allow better and safer opera tion of the tool Indicates danger warning or caution It means Attention Your safety is involved Read the operation manual and follow all warnings and saf...

Page 8: ...an octane rating of 91 R M 2 or higher The product is powered by 2 stroke cycle engine and requires pre mixing petrol and 2 stroke lubricant Keep all bystanders and animals at least 15 m away Add bar...

Page 9: ...ngine displacement cm3 42 Maximum engine power ISO 7293 kW 1 7 Maximum engine speed with attachment r min 11 000 Maximum engine speed with attachment r min reference 12 500 Idling engine speed r min 2...

Page 10: ...16 10W N156 MHC Black Chain Carlton Carlton part number N1C BL 56E B Guide bar Oregon Oregon part number Colour 160 SDEA 041 Black Chain Oregon Oregon part number 91P 56P Guide bar CSA051 Chain CSA05...

Page 11: ...Straight arm 35 Planned line of fall 36 135 degree from planned line of fall 37 Path of safe retreat 38 Hinge 5 cm or 1 10 diameter 39 Back cut 40 Notch approximately 1 3 diameter of the trunk 41 Hing...

Page 12: ...Do not attempt to modify the product or create accessories not recommended for use with the product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in hazardous condition leading to po...

Page 13: ...ncreases The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1 2 mm out of the bar groove The tip of the combination wrench can be used as a guide to help determine the correct...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ed to operate on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 91 or higher Do not use any type of pre mixed petrol lubricant from fuel service stations such as the pre mixed pe...

Page 16: ...lubricant pump bar or chain Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the lubricant tank Fill the lubricant tank every time you fuel the engine OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE See Figures 7 8 Check t...

Page 17: ...r grip until engine runs Note Allow the saw to run in this position 15 30 seconds depending upon the temperature vii Depress the trigger release and squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return...

Page 18: ...o reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement If the saw chain still moves at idle speed contact an authorised service centre for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made WARNING TH...

Page 19: ...he same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control WARNING See Figure 20 DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your left hand and hold the front hand...

Page 20: ...rigger iii Begin cutting with the saw against the log iv Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are cutting v Allow the chain to cut for you exert only light downward pressure Forcing th...

Page 21: ...h before the upper cut iv Make the back cut level and horizontal and at a minimum of 2 in above the horizontal cut of the notch Note Never cut through to the notch Always leave a band of wood between...

Page 22: ...soft bucking wedge without touching the chain you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching 2 BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figure 30 Make the first bucking cut 1 3 of the way thr...

Page 23: ...his prevents stripping the bark from the main member Underbuck the branch 1 3 through for your first cut Overbuck the branch to drop it Finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the main member so...

Page 24: ...Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubrica...

Page 25: ...ust enough to hold the cover in position Note The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment xi Remove all slack from the chain by rotating the chain tension dial clockwise until the chain seats...

Page 26: ...t procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the instructions that follow have the saw chain sharpened by an authorised service centre or replace with a recommended low kickback chain SHARPENING...

Page 27: ...increases the potential of kickback Results from using a file with a diameter too small or a file held too low BACKWARD SLOPE needs too much feed pressure causes excessive wear to the bar and chain Re...

Page 28: ...the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figures 58 59 i Activate the chain brake ii Remove the two screws holding the engine cover iii Lift the fro...

Page 29: ...djusting the carburettor Idle Speed Adjustment The idle speed adjustment controls how much the throttle valve stays open when the throttle trigger is released To adjust Turn idle speed screw T clockwi...

Page 30: ...rol powered tool the exhaust port and silencer may be blocked with carbon deposits These deposits may need to be removed to restore performance We highly recommend that only qualified service technici...

Page 31: ...lean the spark arrestor screen with a small wire brush Replace the screen and gasket if they are cracked or otherwise deteriorated Reinstall the retaining nut to obtain a replacement spark arrestor co...

Page 32: ...rd over the guide bar and chain before transporting or storing the unit M MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Frequency Fuel mixture level Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before e...

Page 33: ...mer bulb 10 times Pull starter three times with choke lever at Run position If engine does not start move choke lever to Full choke position and repeat normal starting procedure If engine still fails...

Page 34: ...ice centre for a rebuild kit Bar and chain running hot and smoking Chain lubricant tank empty Lubricant tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled Chain tension is too tight Tension chain Oi...

Page 35: ...utlined in the user s manual attempted repair by non qualified professional unauthorized repair modification or use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by authorized party T...

Page 36: ...or guarantee claims please contact JCB Customer Services You will need to submit proof of purchase in the form of a valid receipt that displays date and place of purchase JCB CUSTOMER SERVICES 0845 60...

Page 37: ...ng other EC Directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Noise Emission Directive 2000 14 EC amended by 2005 88 EC and Gas Emission Directive 97 68 EC amended by 2002 88 EC And furthermore we declare that the...