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BC2236 CC2236 Operator ′ s manual English Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only use non-metallic, flexible WARNING! Clearing saws, cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer brushcutters and trimmers can be heads with trimmer cord. dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read Noise emission to the environment and understand the contents of the...
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ..............2 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise CONTENTS can result in permanent hearing Contents ............... 3 impairment. So always use approved Note the following before starting: ......3 hearing protection.
If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get the operator′s manual. 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. 4 – English...
WHAT IS WHAT? CC2236 What is what on the brush cutter? Trimmer head 18 Locking nut Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support flange Bevel gear 20 Support cup Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc Shaft 22 Blade Handlebar 23 Socket spanner Throttle control 24 Operator′s manual Stop switch...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the IMPORTANT! machine is equipped with a spring- loaded stop switch and can be started by The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass low speed and force on the starter clearing and/or forestry clearing.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EYE PROTECTION carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop. Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the Approved protective goggles must comply with standard machine requires special training.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. freely and that the return springs work properly. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce deformation. harmful exhaust gases. In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand serious damage. thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket spanner. The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass cutters and grass Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass. blades • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. using a single-cut flat file.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS heavily pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress the top edges of the teeth with a flat file, in exceptional cases. If so, this should be done before filing with a round file. The top edges must be filed down by the same amount for all the teeth.
ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and • Tighten the knob. throttle • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). Assembling the cutting equipment WARNING! •...
ASSEMBLY Enter the guard extension guide in the slot of the • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. combination guard. Then click the guard extension into • Place the blade (D), support cup (E) and support position on the guard with the four quick-fasteners.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See Fitting other guards and cutting the Technical data section. 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).
ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness and brush height using the strap on the harness for the support hook. cutter WARNING! When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the brush cutter safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others.
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ASSEMBLY Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it Correct balance fits closely around your body. Forestry clearing The machine is balanced by moving the suspension ring on the machine forwards or backwards. On some models the suspension ring is fixed, however, this will then have a number of holes for the support hook.
Two-stroke oil • Secure the machine during transport. • For best results and performance use JONSERED • In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for the spark plug cap must always be removed during our air-cooled two-stroke engines.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix WARNING! Taking the following (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been...
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. WARNING! The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. Always move the machine away from the WARNING! When the engine is started refuelling area before starting.
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STARTING AND STOPPING For throttle handles with a start throttle lock: Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the start throttle button (A). Then release the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle button.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 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 IMPORTANT! personal injury. This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with brush cutters and trimmers.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Work systematically to and fro across the area, WARNING! Neither the operator of the clearing a width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This machine nor anyone else may attempt to exploits the full reach of the machine in both directions remove the cut material while the engine and gives the operator a convenient and varied is running or the cutting equipment is...
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be wood. Small stems require more pressure, while large pushed to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it stems require less pressure. diagonally down to the right, exerting firm pressure. At the same time push the stem using the blade guard.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts. • Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed. Clearing •...
Carburettor CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be Your Jonsered product has been designed and turned anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful Adjustment of the idle speed exhaust fumes.
MAINTENANCE If the start throttle speed is too low (below 4000 rpm), blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and turn the adjuster screw A clockwise until the cutting result in damage to the cylinder and piston. attachment starts to rotate. Then turn A clockwise a further 1/2 turn.
However, before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled 3/4 full with grease. Use JONSERED special grease. Always use special filter oil. Filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. You should therefore avoid skin contact.
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 Operator’s Manual.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data BC 2236 CC 2236 Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 34,6 34,6 Cylinder bore, mm 38,0 38,0 Stroke, mm 30,5 30,5 Idle speed, rpm 2900 2900 Recommended max. speed, rpm 11500 11500 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8220 8220 Max.
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Jonsered BC2236 and CC2236 with serial numbers dating from 2009 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: - of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery"...