Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Betriebsanweisung Manual de instrucciones English Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Français Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et assurez- -vous de les avoir comprises. Deutsch Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Geräts aufmerksam durch.
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Muffler Chain Bumper Spike Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Choke/ Chain Chain Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher Lever IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause...
SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
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ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti- lated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
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Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar.
vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove.
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Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer.
vated if the front hand guard is pushed for- ward, either manually or by centrifugal force. S If the brake is already activated, it is disen- gaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.
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TREE S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first. Cut through of the diameter of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut- ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra- tion. Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree.
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overcut. S Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP- PORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the pressure side of the log.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING : Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, except for carburetor adjustments. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level .
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recommend that you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS WARNING : The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your pro- tective equipment and observe all safety pre- cautions.
We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 223 4100, declare under sole responsibility that the Jonsered model CS2138 chain saw was assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers 2004- -205(N or D)00001 and onwards, conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE.
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