Jonsered CS 2252, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...English CS 2260WH CS 2260 CS 2258 Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...he operator May cause serious personal injury Chain brake activated right Chain brake not activated left Decompression valve The valve is to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine Ignition choke Set the choke control in the choke position This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position...

Page 3: ...h oil and adjusting oil flow The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started WARNING Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator May cause serious personal injury You will find the following labels on your chain saw EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period refer...

Page 4: ...ng 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 29 Muffler 31 Starter 32 Air filter 33 Spark plug 33 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 33 Needle bearing lubrication 33 Adjustment of the oil pump 34 Cooling system 34 Turbo Air Cleaning centrifu...

Page 5: ... 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 l...

Page 6: ...n oil tank 11 Bar tip sprocket 12 Guide bar 13 Saw chain 14 Muffler 15 Chain brake and front hand guard 16 Decompression valve 17 Switch for heated handle CS 2260WH 18 Throttle lockout 19 Right hand guard 20 Throttle trigger 21 Product and serial number plate 22 Clutch cover 23 Oil pump adjustment screw 24 Chain catcher 25 Bumper spike 26 Combination spanner 27 Guide bar cover 28 Operator s manual...

Page 7: ... to use or be in the vicinity of the machine As the machine is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine This can mean a risk of serious personal injury Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision I...

Page 8: ... safety equipment In this section the machine s safety features and their function are explained For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment See instructions under the heading What is what to find where these parts are located on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can...

Page 9: ...leg or anyone or anything close by To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards the front handle Kickback can be very sudden and violent Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go The way the chain brake is activated either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanis...

Page 10: ...ckback as described above to stop the saw chain Third the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you Only you and proper working technique can eliminate kickback and its danger Throttle lockout The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle contr...

Page 11: ... chain properly tensioned If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar chain and drive sprocket Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar chain and drive sprocket WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in...

Page 12: ...ecommend Guide bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket Number of drive links The number of drive links is determined by the length of the bar the chain pitch and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket Bar groove width inches mm T...

Page 13: ...ut sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw Check that the chain is correctly tensioned A slack chain will move sideways making it more difficult to sharpen correctly Al...

Page 14: ...o tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover chain brake Use the combination spanner Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as you can Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar Use the combinatio...

Page 15: ...ry Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked Clean and lubricate if necessary If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your servicing dealer Chain drive sprocket The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets A Spur spro...

Page 16: ...ar you should turn it over daily WARNING Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment How to avoid kickback Cutting equipment and General wo...

Page 17: ...rive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar but can still be turned easily by hand Hold up the ...

Page 18: ...irst 10 hours 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 for all engines Mixing Always mix the gasoline and oil in a c...

Page 19: ... or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station The guide bar cover must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain Even a non moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself o...

Page 20: ...sure in the cylinder and make starting easier Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting Air purge 3 Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm about 6 times The diaphragm need not be completely filled Grip the front handle with your left hand Put your right foot into the boot grip through the lower section of the ...

Page 21: ...undings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Always hold the saw with both hands The right hand should be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle All people whether right or left handed should use this grip Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles Stopping Stop the engine by pushing ...

Page 22: ... you position yourself incorrectly 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 6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and lock the chain using the chain brake Carry the chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw o...

Page 23: ...hain saw one handed 5 In order to keep control of your saw always maintain a firm foothold Never work on a ladder in a tree or on any other insecure support 6 Always use a fast cutting speed i e full throttle 7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar i e when cutting from the underside of the object This is known as cutting with a pushing chain The chain tries to push the chain s...

Page 24: ...r the object that you are cutting will split the first is how the object is supported before and after cutting and the second is whether it is in tension In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages from the top and from the bottom You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting The following instructions describe how to handle the c...

Page 25: ... no one else is in this risk zone before or during felling Felling direction The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and cross cut the log as easily as possible You want it to fall in a location where you can stand and move about safely Once you have decided which way you want the tree to fall you must judge which way the tree would fall naturally Several factors affect this L...

Page 26: ...and on the right hand side of the tree behind the saw and cut with a pull stroke Next make the bottom cut so that it finishes exactly at the end of the top cut The directional cuts should run 1 4 of the diameter through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut should be 45 The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut line This line should be perfectly horizontal...

Page 27: ...nt risk Never try to fell the tree that is trapped Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree The safest method is to use a winch Tractor mounted Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is i e where it would break if it was bent even more Decide which is the safest way to release the ...

Page 28: ...lose as possible to the chain saw for maximum control If possible let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique WARNING Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently kicking the chain saw bar and chain back at the user If this happens...

Page 29: ...rcumstances change fuel altitude air filter etc Start the engine Accelerate the engine to full throttle and saw a number of cuts in a thick log 3 5 min The chain saw must be run 8 000 12 000 rpm the entire time so that the carburettor can adjust itself Conditions NOTE There is an integrated speed governor in the ignition system that limits the maximum speed When the speed governor is activated you...

Page 30: ... the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard Do not let go of the front handle The chain should stop immediately Throttle lockout Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle trigger and throt...

Page 31: ... is best done with a wire brush A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage Note The screen must be replaced if it is damaged If the screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing or defecti...

Page 32: ...he starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise Note Check that the pulley can be turned an additional 1 2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out Changing a broken recoil spring Lift up the starter pulley See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord Remember ...

Page 33: ...cording to working conditions weather season etc Contact your dealer for advice Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by 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 ...

Page 34: ...eating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder Note The cooling system on a chain saw with catalytic converter must be cleaned daily This is particularly important on chain saws with catalytic converters because the higher exhaust temperature requires efficient cooling of the engine and the catalytic converter unit Turbo Air Cleaning centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the follo...

Page 35: ... code WH both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw When the switch is pushed upwards the heat is switched on When the switch is pushed downwards the heat is switched off Electrical carburetor heating CS 2260WH On models with the designation CARBURETOR HEATING there is an ele...

Page 36: ... wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburetor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage Change if necessary Check the saw ch...

Page 37: ...Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 37 0 65 1 37 0 65 1 37 0 65 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 6 15 6 15 6 15 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 7 0 33 0 7 0 33 0 7 0 33 Type of oil pump Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 12 3 5 6 12 3 5 6 12 8 5 8 Chain bar Standard bar length inch cm 16 41 18 46 18 46 Recommended bar lengths inch cm 13 2...

Page 38: ...sprocket nose bar may be considered to have equivalent or less kickback energy than the sprocket nose bar Low kickback saw chain is a chain which has only met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175 1 safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cu in specified in ANSI B175 1 We recommend that you as a replacement u...

Page 39: ...arranty 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 warranted 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...

Page 40: ...and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that y...

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