Jonsered FC2255 Operator's Manual

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FC2255
FC2255W
BC2255
MC2255
Operator ' s manual
English
Please read the oper ator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 FC2255 FC2255W BC2255 MC2255 Operator ′ s manual English Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Clearing saws, Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the Only use non-metallic, flexible operator’s manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ..............2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise Note the following before starting: ......3 can result in permanent hearing impairment.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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...
  • Page 5: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (BC2255) Locking nut 19 Adjusting the throttle wire Bevel gear 20 Throttle control Grease filler cap, bevel gear 21 Trimmer head Shaft 22 Metal cup Handle adjustment 23 Drive disc Support eyes for harness 24 Cutting attachment guard Fuel tank...
  • Page 6: What Is What On The Brush Cutter

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (FC2255, FC2255W) Locking nut 16 Handlebar Bevel gear 17 Air purge Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Decompression valve Shaft 19 Choke control Switch for heated handle (FC2255W) 20 Support flange...
  • Page 7: What Is What On The Brush Cutter

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (MC2255) Bevel gear 17 Throttle lockout Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Adjusting the throttle wire Shaft 19 Throttle control Handle adjustment 20 Cutting attachment guard Support eyes for harness 21 Locking nut Fuel tank 22 Drive disc...
  • Page 8: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be clearing and/or forestry clearing. dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It The only accessories you can operate with this engine is extremely important that you read and understand the unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the...
  • Page 9: Machine's Safety Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
  • Page 10 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading Vibration damping system Maintenance. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cutter. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark to the support hook. arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
  • Page 12: Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should operate the socket spanner when loosening or WARNING! Always stop the engine tightening the nut. before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.
  • Page 13: Sharpening The Saw Blade

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the Sharpening the saw blade risk of accidents. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our brush cutter.
  • Page 14: Trimmer Head

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration. • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size.
  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Transport position, handlebar throttle • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the factory.
  • Page 16: Fitting The Blade Guard And Saw Blade

    Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft so that it rests against the blade. CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. FC2255, FC2255W • The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as shown. •...
  • Page 17: Fitting The Shredder Blade And The Shredder Blade Guard (Mc2255)

    ASSEMBLY • Then fasten the blade guard (A) with 4 bolts (L) in the operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening holder (N). the nut. Fitting the shredder blade and the • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. shredder blade guard (MC2255) •...
  • Page 18: Fitting Other Guards And Cutting Attachments

    ASSEMBLY • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. Fitting other guards and cutting attachments • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M).
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Harness And Brush Cutter

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness and brush Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body. 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.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY Correct height Grass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height, Forestry clearing i.e. close to the ground. The machine should be supported in a harness when forestry clearing so that the cutting equipment is angled slightly forwards in relation to the ground. Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for the support hook.
  • Page 21: Fuel Handling

    Two-stroke oil • Secure the machine during transport. • For best results and performance use JONSERED two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. our air-cooled two-stroke engines. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion •...
  • Page 22: Fuelling

    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 (shake) the fuel mixture.
  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping

    • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a Start throttle: (FC2255, FC2255W, BC2255, MC2255) defective guard. Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke •...
  • Page 24 The throttle function is now activated. To return the engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle trigger again. FC2255, FC2255W Starting WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or...
  • Page 25: Working Techniques

    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.
  • Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES • Control the felling direction (take advantage of the Working methods wind). WARNING! Machines fitted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown WARNING! Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to violently to the side when the blade remove the cut material while the engine comes into contact with a fixed object.
  • Page 27 WORKING TECHNIQUES conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation area of the stand. of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left. • To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards.
  • Page 28 WORKING TECHNIQUES Brush cutting with a saw blade • Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again. • Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
  • Page 29 WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 31: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE Press the start throttle lock as described under the Cooling system heading Starting and stopping. If the start throttle speed is too low (below 4000 rpm), turn the adjuster screw A clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Then turn A clockwise a To achieve correct operating temperature, the machine further 1/2 turn.
  • Page 32: Bevel Gear

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the air filter (FC2255, FC2255W) excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour off the excess before fitting the filter to the machine. Never Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Blow use common engine oil.
  • Page 33: Winter Use

    MAINTENANCE clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. The Temperature 0°C or colder: spark plug should be replaced after about a month in Fit the covers for the starter housing and air filter holder operation or earlier if necessary. using the three screws provided as shown in the figure.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE Temperature -5°C or colder: Dismantle the machine’s wear guard, and fit the wear guard from the winter kit as shown in the figure. Pay particular attention that the opening on the air duct is positioned in the centre of the hole in the air filter holder. IMPORTANT! If the temperature rises above -5°C or 0°C respectively the machine MUST be restored to its normal set-up.
  • Page 35: 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. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 36: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data FC2255 FC2255W BC2255 MC2255 Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 53,3 53,3 53,3 53,3 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm 33,5 33,5 33,5 33,5 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 2800 Recommended max. speed, rpm 13000 13000 12000 12500...
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DATA Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s FC2255, FC2255W Cutting attachment guard, Approved accessories Type Art. no. Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 mm Output shaft thread M12 Multi 275-4 (Ø...
  • Page 38: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Jonsered BC 2255, MC 2255, FC 2255 and FC 2255 W 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:...
  • Page 39 Trimmy SII 7,0 m 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m ~ 15 cm "Clic" 35-50 NM...
  • Page 41 Tap n’Go 45 Spin 10 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m 15 cm "Clic" 6"...
  • Page 42 Tap n’Go 55 Spin A 2,7 - 4,0 mm / .105 - .160" B 8 m / 26’ C 15 cm / 5.9" "Clic" 15 cm 6"...
  • Page 44 Original instructions 1153308-26 ´®z+U>r¶6z¨ ´®z+U>r¶6z¨ 2010-03-19...

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