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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL CHAINSAW JCB-CS38 Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining 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...
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 2 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 2 11/12/2010 6:43:48 PM 11/12/2010 6:43:48 PM...
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When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 3 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 3 11/12/2010 6:43:48 PM 11/12/2010 6:43:48 PM...
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone the tool, loan them these instructions also. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 4 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 4 11/12/2010 6:43:50 PM 11/12/2010 6:43:50 PM...
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Do not smoke during refueling. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 5 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 5 11/12/2010 6:43:50 PM 11/12/2010 6:43:50 PM...
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Skin contact with petrol / oil. Loss of hearing if no hearing protective equipment is worn during use. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 6 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 6 11/12/2010 6:43:51 PM 11/12/2010 6:43:51 PM...
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Beware of kickback. Avoid bar nose contact. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the saw. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 7 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 7 11/12/2010 6:43:51 PM 11/12/2010 6:43:51 PM...
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Keep all bystanders and animals at least 15 m away. Add bar and chain oil each time you add fuel to the saw. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 8 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 8 11/12/2010 6:44:11 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:11 PM...
38. Hinge - 5 cm or 1/10 diameter 73. Cutting corner 39. Back cut 74. Side plate SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 11 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 11 11/12/2010 6:44:14 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:14 PM...
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Note: The chainsaw has been factory tested. It is normal to find some slight lubricant residue on the saw. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 12 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 12 11/12/2010 6:44:14 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:14 PM...
Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding. CAUTION A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 13 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 13 11/12/2010 6:44:15 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:15 PM...
Check for fuel leaks. If found, correct them before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 14 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 14 11/12/2010 6:44:15 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:15 PM...
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TO FILL THE TANK: See Figure 5. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 15 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 15 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM...
“Run” position without assistance, take the saw to an authorised service centre for repair. STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE See Figures 7-14. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 16 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 16 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM...
To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to the “Stop” (0) position. Do not put the chainsaw on the ground when the chain is still moving. For additional SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 17 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 17 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM...
This reaction can cause loss of control, which can result in serious injury. PREPARING FOR CUTTING SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 18 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 18 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:16 PM...
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Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 20 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 20 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM...
Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 21 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 21 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM...
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During underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 22 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 22 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM...
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Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to lose control of the chainsaw. This could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 23 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 23 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM...
Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the “Run” position. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 24 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 24 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:17 PM...
Check that the switch is in the “Stop” (0) position before you work on the saw. Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain provides SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 25 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 25 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM...
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Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. vii. Remove filings from the file with a wire brush. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 26 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 26 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM...
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Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 27 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 27 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM...
Note: An alternate method is to clean the filter with compressed air. Always wear eye protection to avoid eye injury. viii. Reinstall the air filter. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 28 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 28 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM...
Because parts can fracture and pose a danger of thrown objects, leave repairs of the flywheel and clutch to factory trained authorised service centre personnel. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 29 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 29 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:18 PM...
Re-attach the spark plug lead by pressing firmly onto the top of spark plug. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 30 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 30 11/12/2010 6:44:19 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:19 PM...
“ ” will not run properly (High jet) adjustment. centre for carburettor adjustment. at high speed. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 33 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 33 11/12/2010 6:44:19 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:19 PM...
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Inspect guide bar and chain for are damaged. damage. Drive sprocket teeth Contact an authorised service damaged. centre drive sprocket replacement. SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.JCBdiy.com JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 34 JCB-CS38_Manual_D1.indd 34 11/12/2010 6:44:19 PM 11/12/2010 6:44:19 PM...
With the extended 3 year warranty JCB offers you additional protection which extends far beyond the legally required periods and warranty conditions. This service is available to you at no cost if you register your new JCB outdoor product within 30 days of the purchase date.
WARRANTY CLAIMS For 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 600 5526 SO53 3LE Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00...
House Lane, Marlow, Bucks. SL7 1TB - United Kingdom Herewith we declare that the product Category ....................CHAINSAW Model ......................JCB-CS38 Serial number................See product rating label Year of Construction ..............See product rating label • is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) •...