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Operator’s manual (EPA) Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. GC2236...
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. It is Starting instructions extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the operator’s manual.
Check before starting ........... operator’s manual. Starting and stopping ........... WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions ........MAINTENANCE JONSERED HUSKVARNA SWEDEN IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION Carburetor ..............THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. Muffler ................FOR SMALL NON - ROAD ENGINES. Cooling system ............
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 products without prior notice.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brushcutter? 1 Trimmer head 17 Choke control 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Air purge 3 Bevel gear 19 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support flange 5 Shaft 21 Support cup 6 Handle adjustment 22 Blade 7 Loop handle...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit fatal injury to the operator or others.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released. Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting attachment guard Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being in people who have impaired circulation. thrown towards the operator.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious This section describes how to choose and maintain your damage.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Trimmer head General rules IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly Only use cutting attachments with the guards we around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. harmful vibration.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the J-handle Assembling the cutting equipment • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment.
ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting other guards and cutting and grass cutter attachments • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. CAUTION! Ensure that the guard extension is fitted. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M).
• In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, the • For best results and performance use JONSERED two- spark plug cap must always be removed during long-term stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and cooled two stroke-engines.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • 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.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most WARNING! The complete clutch cover and common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp shaft must be fitted before the machine is corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while started, otherwise the clutch can come loose...
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STARTING AND STOPPING 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. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 6 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques • Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these instructions: Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working 1 Always work at full throttle. operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES 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.
Basic setting • The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes. The setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the engine will be run in after it has used 8-10 tanks of fuel.
MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburetor Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine will necessary to readjust. First turn the idle adjustment screw T accelerate without hesitation and burble a little at maximum clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
However, before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled 3/4 full with grease. Use If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air filter should JONSERED special grease. be soaked in oil. See instructions under the heading Oiling the air filter.
Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor. Note: 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...
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 by an authorised service workshop.
The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for two years. If any emission related part on you engine (as disallowing a warranty claim. Jonsered is not liable to cover listed above) is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or by Jonsered.