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maintaining and operating this machine.

Subject to technical modifications.

Keep the instruction for future reference.

SL7 1TB
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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHAINSAW
JCB-CS38

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Page 1: ...cations Keep the instruction for future reference SL7 1TB Customer Helpline 0845 600 5526 Monday to Friday 09 00 to 17 00 www JCBdiy com SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS CHAINSAW JCB...

Page 2: ...bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury Do not rely exclusively upo...

Page 3: ...when starting or cutting with the chainsaw Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a planned retreat path from the fa...

Page 4: ...e the flywheel to burst Always have a fire extinguisher available when using a chainsaw Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for the saw Do not adapt the powerhead to...

Page 5: ...igned for chainsaw operators Wear non slip safety footwear and heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and to protect your hands Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with BS EN166 as well as h...

Page 6: ...ms The operator must pay extra attention to what is happening around the work area Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with...

Page 7: ...er and safer opera tion of the tool Indicates danger warning or caution It means Attention Your safety is involved Read the operation manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Wear eye ea...

Page 8: ...or higher The product is powered by 2 stroke cycle engine and requires pre mixing petrol and 2 stroke lubricant Keep all bystanders and animals at least 15 m away Add bar and chain oil each time you...

Page 9: ...sprocket 6 teeth x 3 8 Engine displacement cm3 or L 42 or 0 042 Maximum engine power ISO 7293 kW 1 7 Maximum engine speed with attachment r min 11 000 Maximum engine speed with attachment r min refer...

Page 10: ...10W N156 MHC Black Chain Carlton Carlton part number N1C BL 56E B Guide bar Oregon Oregon part number Colour 160 SDEA 041 Black Chain Oregon Oregon part number 91P 56P CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE Full CE...

Page 11: ...of fall 36 135 degree from planned line of fall 37 Path of safe retreat 38 Hinge 5 cm or 1 10 diameter 39 Back cut 40 Notch approximately 1 3 diameter of the trunk 41 Hinge 42 Wedge 43 Vertical cut 4...

Page 12: ...Note The chainsaw has been factory tested It is normal to find some slight lubri cant residue on the saw 75 Depth gauge 76 Toe 77 Left hand cutters 78 Right hand cutters 79 Top plate filing angle 80 C...

Page 13: ...in tension 2 Slightly loosen the clutch cover lock knob by pressing in and rotating counter clockwise Figure 37 3 Turn the chain tension dial clockwise to tension the chain Figure 44 Note A cold chain...

Page 14: ...not set Note If chain is too tight it will not rotate Loosen the clutch cover lock knob by pressing in and slightly rotating counter clockwise then rotate the chain tension dial counter clockwise Lif...

Page 15: ...e 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 ot...

Page 16: ...engine lubricant in a clean container approved for petrol The engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 91 or higher Do not use any type o...

Page 17: ...ricant per tank of fuel Note Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated lubricants Damage may occur to the lubricant pump bar or chain Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the lubrican...

Page 18: ...n the temperature is below 10 C pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start but no more than 5 times 6 Push choke lever to Run position Pull starter grip until engine runs Note Allow the...

Page 19: ...the engine starts runs and accelerates but will not idle turn the idle speed screw T clockwise to increase idle speed to 2600 3600 rpm If the chain turns at idle turn the idle speed screw T counter c...

Page 20: ...s least likely to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw c...

Page 21: ...nd light are adequate for you to see clearly BASIC OPERATING CUTTING PROCEDURES Practise cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the feel of using the saw before you begin a majo...

Page 22: ...t Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135 from the planned line of fall 2 Consider the force and direction of the wind the lean and balance of the tree and the location of large limbs These t...

Page 23: ...the correct tree felling procedure after you have removed the large buttress roots BUCKING See Figure 28 Bucking is the term used for cutting a felled tree to the desired log length Cut only one log...

Page 24: ...pared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control BRANCH TRIMMING AND PRUNING See Figures 33 34 Work slowly keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip Maintain secure footing and...

Page 25: ...nt under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed On a felled tree a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright position during th...

Page 26: ...r destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit u...

Page 27: ...must be free to move for tension adjustment 11 Remove all slack from the chain by rotating the chain tension dial clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar...

Page 28: ...ing the instructions that follow have the saw chain sharpened by an authorised service centre or replace with a recommended low kickback chain SHARPENING THE CUTTERS See Figures 48 51 Be careful to fi...

Page 29: ...lls quickly increases the potential of kickback Results from using a file with a diameter too small or a file held too low BACKWARD SLOPE needs too much feed pressure causes excessive wear to the bar...

Page 30: ...grease syringe lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figures 58 59 1 A...

Page 31: ...e engine to warm up prior to adjustment of engine idle speed WARNING Weather conditions and altitude may affect carburetion Do not allow bystanders close to the chainsaw while adjusting the carburetto...

Page 32: ...lace the chain lubricant and fuel caps 12 Replace the engine cover Reinstall screws and secure 13 Replace the chain brake on the post Note Check to ensure that the air filter is in the proper position...

Page 33: ...body parts away from the silencer 1 Allow the silencer to cool 2 Remove the deflector retaining nut 3 Remove the deflector to access the spark arrestor screen and gasket 4 If dirty clean the spark arr...

Page 34: ...abbard over the guide bar and chain before transporting or storing the unit M MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Frequency Fuel mixture level Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Befo...

Page 35: ...grip three times with choke lever at Run position If engine does not start move choke lever to Full choke position and repeat normal starting procedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure...

Page 36: ...Bar and chain running hot and smoking Chain lubricant tank empty Lubricant tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled Chain tension is too tight Tension chain Oiler is not functioning Run a...

Page 37: ...your new JCB outdoor product within 30 days of the purchase date All you need to do in order to receive this JCB service register your machine online at JCBDIY COM Our JCB service is only available wi...

Page 38: ...eu of any other written warranty whether express or implied written or oral including any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INC...

Page 39: ...EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Noise Emission Directive 2000 14 EC amended by 2005 88 EC and Gas Emission Directive 2004 26 EC And furthermore we declare that the following parts clauses of European harmon...

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