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Jonsered CS 2156 Operator's Manual

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CS 2156 CS 2159
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  • Page 1 CS 2156 CS 2159 EPA I EPA I Operator’s manual (EPA) 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 WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ... 2 CONTENTS Contents ... 3 Before using a new chain saw ... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ... 5 Machine s safety equipment ... 5 Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine s safety equipment ...
  • 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 WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.

  • Page 6: Chain Brake And Front Hand Guard

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.

  • Page 7: Right Hand Guard

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia of the counterweight. • The inertia activated chain brake is a valuable feature but there are certain factors to remember (see point above). Throttle lock The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control.

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

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires.

  • Page 9: Checking The Inertia Brake Release

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking the inertia brake release Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the rear handle. When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.

  • Page 10: Cutting Equipment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system 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. Stop switch Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.

  • Page 11: Cutting Equipment Designed To Minimise Kickback

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickback WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and chain increases the risk of kickback! Use only the bar and chain combinations that we recommend. See the Technical data section. The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.

  • Page 12: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Raker Clearance

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Level of kickback reduction. The level of kickback reduction offered by a chain is only indicated by its model number. See the Technical data section to find the model numbers of chains that are recommended for use with your model of chain saw.

  • Page 13: Tensioning The Chain

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the teeth on the other side. •...

  • Page 14: Checking Chain Lubrication

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar. Lubricating cutting equipment WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap,...

  • Page 15: Needle Bearing Lubrication

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) Both versions have a needle bearing on the drive shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a week).

  • Page 16: How To Avoid Kickback

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS How to avoid kickback 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. It is vital you understand what causes kickback and that you can avoid it by taking care and using the right working technique.

  • Page 17: General Safety Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which will lead to a kickback. Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e.

  • Page 18: General Working Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS objects. Then grasp the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Fuel safety WARNING! The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling.

  • Page 19: Basic Cutting Technique

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground. • Take the utmost care when cutting through branches or logs that are in tension.
  • Page 20 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting. WARNING! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine! Don’t try to pull the chain saw free.

  • Page 21: Tree Felling Technique

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tree felling technique WARNING! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of! Safe distance The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby is at least 21/2 tree lengths.
  • Page 22 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut should be 45 . The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut line.

  • Page 23: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Limbing WARNING! Most kickback accidents happen 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. Work on the left side of the trunk.

  • Page 24: What Is What

    What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Front handle 3 Front hand guard 4 Starter 5 Chain oil tank 6 Starter handle 7 Adjuster screws, carburettor 8 Choke control/Start throttle lock 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket...

  • Page 25: Assembly

    Fitting the bar and chain 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. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake).

  • Page 26: Fuel Handling

    fitted with catalytic converters means that only unleaded gasoline can be used. Two-stroke oil For the best results and performance use JONSERED two- stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-stroke engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%). WARNING! The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use.

  • Page 27: Chain Oil

    Chain oil • The chain lubrication system is automatic and we recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good adhesion characteristics. • In countries where no special chain oil is available, EP90 transmission oil can be used. • Never use waste oil.

  • Page 28: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 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. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.
  • 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

    Carburettor Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and...

  • Page 31: Correctly Adjusted Carburettor

    until the engine runs smoothly. The high speed needle H is correctly set when the saw “4-cycles” a little. If the machine “whistles“ the setting is too lean. If there is too much exhaust gas at the same time as the machine “4-cycles” much, the setting is too rich.

  • Page 32: Fitting The Starter

    The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. 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

    Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) Both versions have a needle bearing on the drive shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a week).

  • Page 34: Heated Handles (Cs 2156W, Cs 2159W)

    Heated handles (CS 2156W, CS 2159W) 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. When the switch is pushed upwards, the heat is switched on.

  • Page 35: Daily Maintenance

    Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance 1 Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. If any binding occurs, or if engine fails to return to idle, the machine should be taken to your dealer, befor it is used again.

  • Page 36: Technical Data Technical Data

    1,43/0,68 6-17 6-17 0,80/0,38 0,80/0,38 Automatic Automatic 12,3/5,6: CS 2156, 12,3/5,6: CS 2159, CS 2156 C CS 2159 C 12,6/5,7: CS 2156 CWH 12,6/5,7: CS 2159 W, CS 2159 WH, CS 2159 CWH 15/38 15/38 13-20"/33-50 13-20"/33-50 12-19"/31-48 12-19"/31-48 21,4...

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

    Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Jonsered chain saw model 2156 and 2159. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been investigated in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B 175.1–2000.

  • Page 38: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

    Operator s Manual. Jonsered recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small nonroad engine, but Jonsered cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small nonroad engine owner,...
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