Jonsered CS 2260WH Operator's Manual

Jonsered CS 2260WH Operator's Manual

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CS 2260WH
CS 2260
CS 2258
Operator ' ' ' ' s manual
English
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 CS 2260WH CS 2260 CS 2258 Operator ′ ′ ′ ′ s manual English Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Refuelling. WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Chain oil fill. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the Adjustment of the oil pump.
  • Page 3: Symbols In The Operator's Manual

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols in the operator’s You will find the following labels on your chain saw: manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. CAUTION! The start/ stop switch automatically returns to run position.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 39 Symbols on the machine: ........2 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Symbols in the operator’s manual: ......3 PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS Safety precautions for chain saw users ....40 Contents ...............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Front handle 16 Decompression valve Cylinder cover 17 Switch for heated handle (CS 2260WH) Air purge 18 Throttle lockout Rear handle 19 Right hand guard Information and warning decal 20 Throttle trigger...
  • Page 7: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. machine is equipped with a spring- • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and loaded stop switch and can be started by adjusted.
  • Page 8: Always Use Common Sense

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always use common sense • Gloves with saw protection • Trousers with saw protection It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you • Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care sole and use your common sense.
  • Page 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Take care when using your saw and make sure the • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. backwards, towards the front handle. • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually •...
  • Page 10: Chain Catcher

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be control (B). When you release the handle the throttle activated by the inertia action. control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
  • Page 11: Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Overexposure to vibration WARNING! Never use a saw without a can lead to circulatory damage or nerve muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A damage in people who have impaired damaged muffler may substantially circulation. Contact your doctor if you increase the noise level and the fire experience symptoms of overexposure hazard.
  • Page 12 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment designed to reduce • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth kickback on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations...
  • Page 13: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Depth Gauge Setting

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting Sharpening cutting teeth depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a have to exert more pressure to force the bar through file gauge.
  • Page 14: Tensioning The Chain

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Adjustment of depth gauge setting Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand. • The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth.
  • Page 15 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that to you and damage the machine and environment. the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if necessary.
  • Page 16 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We recommend you compare the existing chain with a WARNING! Most chain saw accidents new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. happen when the chain touches the When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to operator.
  • Page 17: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning the chain. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.
  • Page 18: Fuel Handling Fuel

    When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) good adhesion characteristics. a higher octane is recommended. Environment fuel JONSERED recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke oil as set out below. Running-in Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours.
  • Page 19: Fueling

    FUEL HANDLING Fueling Fuel safety • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it.
  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Push down the red choke control as soon as the engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound. Keep on pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts. WARNING! Note the following before starting: Warm engine Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke...
  • Page 21 STARTING AND STOPPING should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and WARNING! Long term inhalation of the fingers encircling the chain saw handles. engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. •...
  • Page 22: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an accident.
  • Page 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES right-handed or left-handed. This grip minimizes the In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on under control.
  • Page 24: Basic Cutting Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES chain use only combinations that are recommended Is there a risk of kickback? by us. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. Basic cutting technique WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holding it with one hand. A chain saw is Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how not safely controlled with one hand.
  • Page 25: Tree Felling Technique

    WORKING TECHNIQUES inadvertently getting a kickback, as well as increasing the Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through). risk of losing your balance while working. Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet. Tree felling technique The log is lying on the ground.
  • Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES there is high accident risk. See instructions under the further forward in the terrain, where you would like the tree heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly. to fall (2). Stand on the right-hand side of the tree, behind the saw, and cut with a pull stroke.
  • Page 27: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly

    WORKING TECHNIQUES All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree. hinge is too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional cuts and felling cut are badly placed. When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the The safest method is to use a winch.
  • Page 28: How To Avoid Kickback

    WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickback Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback WARNING! Kickback can happen very accidents occur during limbing. Do not suddenly and violently; kicking the chain use the kickback zone of the guide bar. saw, bar and chain back at the user. If Be extremely cautious and avoid this happens when the chain is moving it contacting the log, other limbs or objects...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Carburetor adjustment requires special training. This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of Your Jonsered product has been designed and the checks described below we recommend you to manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful contact our servicing dealer.
  • Page 30: Throttle Lockout

    MAINTENANCE Checking the inertia brake release Throttle lockout With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so setting when the throttle lockout is released.
  • Page 31: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE Vibration damping system Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen.
  • Page 32: Starter

    MAINTENANCE Starter handle. Make a secure knot in the end of the starter cord. WARNING! When the recoil spring is wound up in the starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury.
  • Page 33: Air Filter

    Lay the saw on its side with the clutch drum upwards. 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.
  • Page 34: Adjustment Of The Oil Pump

    MAINTENANCE Lubrication involves grease being squirted into the centre Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder). of the crankshaft using a grease gun. Adjustment of the oil pump. Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions.
  • Page 35: Heated Handles

    MAINTENANCE Temperature 0° ° ° ° C (32° ° ° ° F) or colder: Heated handles CS 2260WH On models with the model code WH, both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a The intermediate wall is designed so it can be adjusted for generator built into the chain saw.
  • Page 36: Maintenance Schedule

    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. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain On chain saws without a catalytic brake for wear.
  • Page 37: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data CS 2258 CS 2260 CS 2260WH Motor Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3.65/59,8 3.65/59,8 3.65/59,8 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1.81/46 1.81/46 1.81/46 Stroke, inch/mm 1.42/36 1.42/36 1.42/36 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 Power, kW/hp @ rpm 3,1/4,2 @ 9600...
  • Page 38: Saw Chain Filing And File Gauges

    TECHNICAL DATA Recommended cutting equipment for USA Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Jonsered chain saw models CS 2258, CS 2260 and CS 2260WH. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been investigated in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B175.1–2000.
  • Page 39: English

    To charge to the owner at an approved Jonsered servicing ensure EPA Phase 3 compliance, we recommend using dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty only genuine Jonsered brand replacement parts.
  • Page 40: American Standard Safety Precautions

    AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautions users WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the (ANSI B175.1-2000 Annex C) operator, helpers, bystanders or any Kickback safety precautions combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation.
  • Page 44 Original instructions 1154275-95 ´®z+V;[¶5D¨ ´®z+V;[¶5D¨ 2013-05-23...

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