User manual JONSERED CS 2145S

[. . . ] Operators manual Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING!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: · · · Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor Visual check. Symbols in the operator's manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. [. . . ] Keep people and animals well away from the working area. H Starting Cold engine Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards. Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Never twist the starter cord around your hand. Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position. H Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will automatically disengage. As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band. Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position. If the machine is fitted with an air purge (A): Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (B): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. English ­ 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Note!Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. · Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. ! · WARNING!Long term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. [. . . ] Replace if necessary. Check the saw chain with regard to visible cracks in the rivets and links, whether the Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside. saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and on the muffler. Sharpen the chain and check its tension and condition. Check the drive sprocket for excessive wear and replace if necessary. [. . . ]