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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

Chain

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Primer Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Starter
Housing

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Muffler

Idle Speed Screw

Bumper
Spike

Guide Bar

Chain Brake Nuts

Cylinder Cover

Throttle
Lockout

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever

Chain
Brake

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Adjusting
Screw

Chain
Catcher

Bar
Sprocket
Hole

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

This chain

saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-
rious injury.

Always wear appropriate ear
protection,

eye protection

and head protection.

Sound power level

Summary of Contents for CS 2137

Page 1: ...12 11 02 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 Verwenden Sie es erst wenn Sie sicher sind daß Sie alle Anweisungen verstanden haben Español Lea atentamente las instrucciones y asegúrese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta unidad CS2137 R...

Page 2: ...avel Adjusting Screw Chain Catcher Bar Sprocket Hole IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING This chain saw can be dangerous Care less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw Always use two hands when operating the chain saw WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the...

Page 3: ...g trees a planned retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed opera tion A chain saw is intended for two handed use S Operate the chain saw only in a well venti lated outdoor area S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree unless you are specif...

Page 4: ...n is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw Avoid Pinch Kickback S Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain S Do not cut more than one log at a time S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an und...

Page 5: ...back Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter S Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handle bar S...

Page 6: ...TTACHING THE BAR CHAIN If not already attached WARNING Recheck each assem bly step if the saw is received assembled Al ways wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving 1 Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw 2 Remove the plastic shipping spacer if present Chain Brake Chain Brake Nuts Clutch Drum 3 An adjusting ...

Page 7: ...ng screw 1 4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar S If chain is too tight turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise S If chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clockwise Adjusting Screw Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw 1 4 Turn S Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool S Recheck chain tension Chain Brake Nuts WARNING If the ...

Page 8: ...eps when the cho ke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full ex tent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full extent 3 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 4 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand 5 times then push the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE po...

Page 9: ...ues to get the feel of us ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting S Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut...

Page 10: ... term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut Important points S Cut only one log at a time S Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper ator S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another perso...

Page 11: ...rd you or pull you off balance S Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released S Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly S...

Page 12: ... saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces sary to service your bar A worn bar will dam age your chain and make cutting difficult After each use ensure ON STOP switch is in the STOP position then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar S Move ON STOP switch to the STOP posi tion ...

Page 13: ...rea where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil dren CAUTION It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel fil ter fuel hose or fuel tank during storage Al cohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or meth...

Page 14: ...to 98 37 EC Michael S Bounds Director Safety and Standards EU declaration of conformity Directive 98 37 EC Annex II A Only applies to Europe We Poulan Weed Eater Division Electrolux Home Products Inc Texarkana TX 75501 USA Tel 1 903 223 4100 declare under sole responsibility that Jonsered model CS2137 chain saw from serial numbers 2002 249 N or D 00001 and onwards follows the provisions of the DIR...

Page 15: ... A 111 Vibration levels see note 2 Front handle m s2 5 5 Rear handle m s2 8 5 Chain bar Standard bar length in cm 14 36 16 41 Recommended bar lengths in cm 14 36 16 41 Usable cutting length in cm 13 5 35 15 5 40 Chain speed at maximum power m sec 18 5 18 5 Pitch inches 0 375 0 375 Thickness of drive link mm 1 27 1 27 No of teeth on drive sprocket 6 6 Note 1 Equivalent noise level is according to I...

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