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Operator’s manual (EPA) Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. GR41 GR50 RS44 RS52...
15 metres from the machine. Always wear approved protective gloves. Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord. 2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets.
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter ... Fitting the blade guard and saw blade ... Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ... Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ...
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.
15 metres. Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Machine ′ ′ ′ ′ s safety equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?”...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood. Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass. A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. General rules Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact. This is used to cut the cord to the correct length. • To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for a couple of days.
Assembling the handlebar and throttle • Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting. • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lightly. • Fit the right handle to the handlebar using the screw, washer, sleeve and nut as shown. Tighten. •...
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII CAUTION! If the machine is to be used with a trimmer head, the fast idle speed must be reduced by 400-500 rpm. See instructions under the heading Carburettor.
• Tighten the trimmer head to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Fitting other guards and cutting attachments Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Secure the trimmer guard using the 4 screws (L) and the support plate (M) as shown.
2 Grass clearing The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel to the ground. Vector harness Safety release Push down the red release lever to release the machine from the harness. Adjusting the harness 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely.
When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use JONSERED two- stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- cooled two stroke-engines. • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated TCW).
Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. •...
• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.
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STARTING AND STOPPING Starting WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!).
General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
• Work systematically to and fro across the area, clearing a width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This exploits the full reach of the machine in both directions and gives the operator a convenient and varied working area to work in. •...
Clearing • The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let the end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts, statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increases the wear on the cord.
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Sweeping • The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro. • When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results.
Carburetor Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes. The engine will be run in after it has used 8-10 tanks of fuel. To ensure that the engine runs at peak performance and...
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Ensure the length of the trimmer cord is correct, i.e. exactly reaches the knife on the trimmer guard. Use either 3 mm or 3.3 mm diameter trimmer cord. Run the machine warm for about 5 minutes mostly at full throttle.
Correctly adjusted carburetor When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine will accelerate without hesitation and burble a little at maximum speed. It is also important that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle. If the low speed jet L is set too lean it may cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration.
Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor. IMPORTANT! Use only JONSERED replacement parts. Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically...
Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the trimmer head if necessary. Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly.
NOTE! Noise pressure at the user’s ear and vibration on the handles are measured with all the machine’s approved cutting equipment fitted. The table indicates the highest and lowest values. RS44/RS52 Approved accessories Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 20 mm Grass blade/grass cutter Saw blade Plastic blades Trimmer head Support cup 30 – English TECHNICAL DATA RS44 2,70/44,3 1,65/42...
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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