KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or Always wear approved protective gloves.
CONTENTS Contents Before using a new chain saw KEY TO SYMBOLS • Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the Key to symbols ............. machine. CONTENTS Contents ..............• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted.
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Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Machine ′ s safety equipment Personal protective equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its WARNING! Most chain saw accidents purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is happen when the chain touches the what?”...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard • You can also use the chain brake as a temporary brake when you change position or if you put the chain saw Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is down for a short time! Apart from the fact that a chain saw designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system • During felling your left hand grasps the front handle in such a way that it cannot activate the chain brake. In this Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system position, i.e. when your left hand is in such a position that that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the easier.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Checking the front hand guard The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs Chain catcher around the handles. Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler • Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar must match the width of the chain drive links. A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. None Standard Low-kickback...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long, thick cuttings. • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutting link and this consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the raker lip (B). The cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tensioning the chain See the Technical data section to find the raker clearance for your particular chain. • On a low-kickback cutting link the front edge of the raker lip is rounded. It is very important that you maintain this The more you use a chain the longer it becomes.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment • Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary. WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries. Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking wear on cutting equipment • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain. Check the chain daily for: •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. 4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and try Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw upwards towards the user.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining 3 Check that the throttle lock works correctly and is not your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain damaged. use only combinations that are recommended by us. See 4 Check that the start and stop switch works correctly and instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and is not damaged.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Place the chain saw on the ground and hold the rear • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete handle down with your right foot. Grasp the front handle service is carried out before long-term storage. firmly using your left hand.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic cutting technique • Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take General great care when working on sloping ground. •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tree felling technique WARNING! During critical felling operations, hearing protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is completed so WARNING! It takes a lot of experience to fell that sounds and warning signals can be a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws heard.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the tree line. This line should be perfectly horizontal and at right should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or angles (90°) to the chosen felling direction.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique. Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree” It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. The safest method is to use a winch.
WHAT IS WHAT? Jonsered 2163 TURBO XXXX XXXXXXX Jonsered Huskvarna, SWEDEN What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Spike bumper 2 Front handle 17 Chain catcher (Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.) 3 Front hand guard...
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury.
Two-stroke oil recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good adhesion characteristics. • For the best results and performance use JONSERED two-stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two- stroke engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%). • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled outboard engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Warm engine WARNING! Note the following before starting: Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but Always move the machine away from the without setting the choke control in the choke position.
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STARTING AND STOPPING Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use. Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. – 29 English...
Carburettor Fine adjustment When the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes. out by a qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the idling screw T and then the H-jet.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION! There is an integrated speed governor in the centre of the pulley. Insert the starter cord through the ignition system that limits the maximum speed to 13600 rpm. hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Make a The maximum speed will not exceed 13600 rpm when the secure knot in the end of the starter cord.
Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condition. A JONSERED chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filter according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
Bar 24" -: 4 turns from the closed position. the space around the flywheel, inlet pipe and carburettor compartment. These recommendations apply to JONSERED chain oil, for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. – 33 English...
MAINTENANCE Heated handles Winter use (CS 2171W) During cold weather and under powder snow conditions, operating problems can arise due to: On models with the model code W, both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. •...
MAINTENANCE Weekly maintenance Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. 0,5 mm Daily maintenance 1 Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. 2 Lubricate the clutch drum bearing. 3 File off any burrs from the edges of the bar. 4 Clean the spark plug.
However, for these models we recommend the following cutting equipment. Chain Length, inches Pitch, inch Max nose radius Jonsered S42, Oregon 73LP/73LG Jonsered S42, Oregon 73LP/73LG Jonsered S42, Oregon 73LP/73LG Jonsered S42, Oregon 73LP/73LG Jonsered S42, Oregon 73LP/73LG Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0,050", 0,058"...
ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS by Jonsered. The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Jonsered is not liable to cover OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.
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