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Oper ator’s manual (EPA) Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. BC2236...
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 extremely important that you read and Starting instructions understand the contents of the operator’s manual.
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ............... Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control CONTENTS devices and system may be performed by any nonroad Contents ..............engine repair establishment or individual. Note the following before starting: ........
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 clearing saw? 1 Trimmer head 18 Locking nut 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 20 Support cup 4 Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc 5 Shaft 22 Blade 6 Handlebar 23 Socket spanner...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if clearing and/or forestry clearing. used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. 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 Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. 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 vibration damping element is undamaged and Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a WARNING! Bear in mind that: significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the muffler on your The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot machine is fitted with this kind of screen.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment General rules This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: Only use cutting attachments with the guards we • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. •...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening the saw blade Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate sharpening instructions. harmful vibration. A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently •...
ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Assembling the cutting equipment throttle WARNING! • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. When fitting the cutting attachment it is • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the extremely important that the raised section handlebar, (see diagram).
ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting the blade guard and saw and grass cutter blade • Remove the mounting plate (H). Fit the adapter (I) and bracket (J) with the two screws (K) as shown. Fit the blade •...
ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness and clearing arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut. WARNING! When using a clearing saw it must always be hooked securely to the harness.
ASSEMBLY 2 Grass clearing 4 Adjust the height of the suspension hook as described in the instructions for the standard harness. (Forestry The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing) clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel to the ground.
• 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 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. Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 6 Keep a good balance and a firm foothold. 7 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.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • You should plan the strip so that you avoid going over WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass ditches or other obstacles on the ground. You should also get caught between the guard and cutting orient the strip to take advantage of wind conditions, so attachment.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be and cut from the centre of the group. If it is still difficult to pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a quick, gain access, cut the stems high up and let them fall. This firm movement.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass trimming with a trimmer head Sweeping • The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro. Trimming •...
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.
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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.
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. CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic...
An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced with Note: Use only JONSERED replacement parts. Use of a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to always be replaced.
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.
Jonsered at no cost. Any such part repaired or replaced ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, filters and other under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period associated components.
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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 are provided through all Jonsered authorized servicing dealers.