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Jonsered CS2186 Operator's Manual

Jonsered CS2186 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual (EPA II) Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. CS 2186...

  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! for certain markets. Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Before using a new chain saw • Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make KEY TO SYMBOLS sure you understand the instructions before using the Key to symbols ............. machine. CONTENTS • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and Contents ..............
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment Machine ′ ′ ′ ′ s safety equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its WARNING! Most chain saw accidents purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried happen when the chain touches the out to ensure that it operates correctly.

  • Page 6: Chain Brake And Front Hand Guard

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard due to kickback, you should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the chain accidentally hitting Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is anyone or anything close by.

  • Page 7: Chain Catcher

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia of the Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system counterweight. that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier.

  • Page 8: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine ' S Safety Equipment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.6 mm (0,024 inch) thick at its thinnest point. The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Checking the front hand guard Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking the brake trigger • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle chain does not touch the ground or any other object.

  • Page 10: Cutting Equipment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General rules Stop switch • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See the Technical data section. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. • Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the The smaller the tip radius the smaller the kickback zone and bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. the lower the chance of kickback.
  • Page 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This clearance will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.

  • Page 13: Tensioning The Chain

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of • Place the file over the part of the lip that protrudes through the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is the gauge and file off the excess.
  • Page 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment If the chain lubrication is not working: • 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.
  • Page 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Both versions have a needle bearing on the drive shaft, which • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. has to be greased regularly (once a week). CAUTION! Use Replace the bar if necessary. only high quality bearing grease or engine oil. Checking wear on cutting equipment •...

  • Page 16: How To Avoid Kickback

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS How to avoid kickback Do not let go of the handles! WARNING! Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently; kicking the chain saw, bar and chain back at the user. If this happens when the chain is moving it can cause very serious, even fatal injuries.

  • Page 17: General Safety Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk • Never use any accessories other than those that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the recommended in this manual. See instructions under the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

  • Page 18: General Working Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be • Never start the machine: dangerous if inhaled. 1 If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes.

  • Page 19: Basic Cutting Technique

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense • Never put a chain saw down while the engine is running fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
  • Page 20 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object is supported before and after cutting, and the second is whether it is in tension.

  • Page 21: Tree Felling Technique

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tree felling technique Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and WARNING! It takes a lot of experience to fell hit you during felling.
  • Page 22 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter through All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional cuts and felling should be 45°.

  • Page 23: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Limbing General advice: Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch WARNING! Most kickback accidents happen when the tension is released. during limbing! Pay close attention to the position of the kickback zone of the bar when you are limbing branches that are in tension! Make sure that you can stand and move about safely.

  • Page 24: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? Jonsered CS 2186 XXXX XXXXXXX Jonsered AB Huskvarna, SWEDEN J O N S E R E D S E R V I C E What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 16 Bumper spike 2 Front handle 17 Chain catcher (Catches chain if it jumps or breaks.)

  • Page 25: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain, in order to protect your hands from injury. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

  • Page 26: Fuel Handling

    When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) a higher octane is recommended. Environment fuel JONSERED recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environment fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two- stroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see the instructions under the heading Carburetor).

  • Page 27: Chain Oil

    FUEL HANDLING Chain oil Fueling • The chain lubrication system is automatic and we recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good WARNING! Taking the following precautions, adhesion characteristics. will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

  • Page 28: Starting And Stopping

    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.
  • Page 29 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...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Do not use the chain saw until it has been properly adjusted or Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured repaired. to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes.

  • Page 31: Starter

    MAINTENANCE High speed jet H • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards.

  • Page 32: Air Filter

    Never use a machine with always be replaced. 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.

  • Page 33: Needle Bearing Lubrication

    2 turns from the closed position. Bar 18" -24": 3 turns from the closed position. Bar 24" -: 4 turns from the closed position. These recommendations apply to JONSERED chain oil, for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. – 33 English...

  • Page 34: Heated Handles

    MAINTENANCE Heated handles Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. (CS 2186W) Daily maintenance On models with the model code W, both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw.

  • Page 35: Weekly Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Weekly 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. Check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data CS 2186 Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 5,2/84,7 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,1/54 Stroke, inch/mm 1,5/37 Idle speed, rpm 2700 Power, kW/ rpm 4,6/9600 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A/Champion RCJ 7Y Electrode gap, inch/mm 0,02/0,5 Fuel and lubrication system...

  • Page 37: Recommended Original And Replacement Bar And Chain Combinations

    Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations These Jonsered chain saw models are in the ANSI category of saws above 3,8 cu. in. and are not required to comply with low kickback performance requirements. However, for these models we recommend the following cutting equipment.

  • Page 38: Federal Emission Control Warranty

    OWNER′ ′ ′ ′ S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Jonsered is not liable to cover As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible for failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or the performance of the required maintenance listed in your modified parts.
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