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ou will find the following labels on your chain saw:

EPA I

EPA III

Maintenance

, replacement, or repair of the emission

control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemical known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for CS 2152 EPA III

Page 1: ...English CS 2152 CS 2153 Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine EPA III EPA I ...

Page 2: ...n the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator May cause serious personal injury Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Symbols in the operator s manual Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying o...

Page 3: ...any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

Page 4: ...G TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 30 Carburetor adjustment 30 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 31 Muffler 33 Starter 33 Air filter 34 Spark plug 35 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 35 Needle bearing lubrication 35 Adjustment of the oil pump 35 Cooling system 36 Air Injection centrifugal cleaning 36 W...

Page 5: ... and that it will be your companion for a long time Think of this operator s manual as a valuable document By following its content using service maintenance etc the life span and the second hand value of the machine can be extended If you ever lend or sell this machine make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator s manual so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it Good l...

Page 6: ...r handle 10 Stop switch 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 16 Bumper spike 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Rear handle with right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout 22 Decompression valve 23 Combination spanner 24 Chain tensioning screw 25 Operator s manual EPA 26 Bar guard 27 Oil pump adjustment screw 28 Switch for heated handle W 29 Warning decal 30 A...

Page 7: ...micals that may be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk WARNING The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers To reduce the r...

Page 8: ...if service and or repairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them Take care when using your saw and make sure the ki...

Page 9: ...leg or anyone or anything close by To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards the front handle Kickback can be very sudden and violent Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go The way the chain brake is activated either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanis...

Page 10: ... must be strong enough to activate the chain brake If the chain brake is too sensitive it would activate all the time which would be a nuisance Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in the event of a kickback No First the chain brake must be in working order to provide the intended protection Second it must be activated during the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain Third...

Page 11: ... us See instructions under the heading Technical data Keep the chain s cutting teeth properly sharpened Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents Maintain the correct depth gauge setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth gauge clearance Too large a clearance increases the risk of kickback WARNIN...

Page 12: ...r chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Jonsered See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend Bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket Number of dr...

Page 13: ... File position 4 Round file diameter It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment We recommend that you use our file gauge This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain See instructions under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you...

Page 14: ...depth gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool Tensioning the chain The more you use a chain the longer it becomes It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack Check the chain tension every time you refuel NOTE A new chain has a running in p...

Page 15: ... that you also use the recommended cutting equipment a bar that is too long will use more chain oil Checking chain lubrication Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm 8 inches away After 1 minute running at 3 4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on...

Page 16: ...replaced Bar Check regularly Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar Remove these with a file if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn Replace the bar if necessary Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily ...

Page 17: ...and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar Tighten the bar nuts finger tight Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar but can still be turned easily by hand ...

Page 18: ...n changing the type of fuel see the instructions under the heading Carburetor Running in Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours 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 t...

Page 19: ...quipment electric motors relays switches boilers and the like Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local gas station The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine...

Page 20: ...etting is obtained by moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again Starting 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 ...

Page 21: ...starting Se instructions under the heading Start and stop Do not drop start This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw Never start the machine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Always hold the saw with both hands The right hand...

Page 22: ...tting bushes i e cutting many small branches at the same time Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you causing serious injury 4 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 5 Take great care when cutting a tree that i...

Page 23: ...ded or left handed This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control Do not let go of the handles 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a ...

Page 24: ...g from below Cutting with pushing chain Cutting with a pushing chain increases the risk of kickback See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback Terms Cutting General term for cutting through wood Limbing Cutting branches off a felled tree Splitting When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete There are five important factors you should consider before making a...

Page 25: ... all the way through the log from above Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen If it is possible can you turn the log stop cutting about 2 3 of the way through the log Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side The log is supported at one end There is a high risk that it will split Start by cutting fro...

Page 26: ...nded Another very important factor which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during felling The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk See instructions under the heading Freeing ...

Page 27: ... the directional cut line This line should be perfectly horizontal and at right angles 90 to the chosen felling direction Felling cut The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal Stand on the left side of the tree and cut on the pull stroke Make the felling cut about 1 5 2 inches 3 5 cm above the bottom directional cut Finish the felling cut parall...

Page 28: ...mounted Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is i e where it would break if it was bent even more Decide which is the safest way to release the tension and whether you are able to do it safely In complicated situations the only safe method is to put aside your chain saw and use a winch General ...

Page 29: ...lose as possible to the chain saw for maximum control If possible let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique WARNING Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently kicking the chain saw bar and chain back at the user If this happens...

Page 30: ...unning at a too high speed for extended periods during the first 10 hours CAUTION If the chain rotates while idling theT screw must be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2700 rpm Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by a qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling scre...

Page 31: ...jet is set too lean the machine will have less power poor acceleration and could suffer damage to the engine Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake Regularly check that the brake band is at least...

Page 32: ...s released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly Start the chain saw and apply full throttle Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the i...

Page 33: ...park arrestor screen is missing or defective The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material A muffler equipped with a catalytic converter significantly reduces the amount of hydrocarbons HC nitrogen oxides NO and aldehydes ...

Page 34: ...anging a broken recoil spring Lift up the starter pulley See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing Remove the cassette with the recoil spring from the starter Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil Fit the cassette with recoil spring in the starter Fit the starter pulley and tension t...

Page 35: ...p is 0 020 inch 0 5 mm The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary Note Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel Use the special grease gun and a good qu...

Page 36: ...tarter the fins on the flywheel the space around the flywheel inlet pipe and carburetor compartment Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by Too low engine temperature Icing of the air filter and carburetor Special measures are therefore often required Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature of the ...

Page 37: ...he chain saw When the switch is pushed downwards the heat is switched on When the switch is pushed upwards the heat is switched off Electrical carburetor heating CS 2152WH CS 2153WH On models with the designation CARBURETOR HEATING there is an electrically heated carburetor Electrically powered heating prevents ice formation in the carburetor A thermostat regulates the heating so that the carburet...

Page 38: ... wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburetor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage Change if necessary Check the saw ch...

Page 39: ... EL32 C3 EL32 Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 06 0 5 1 06 0 5 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 5 12 5 12 Oil tank capacity US pint litre 0 59 0 28 0 59 0 28 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks lb kg 11 0 5 0 CS 2152 CS 2152 C 11 2 5 1 CS 2152 W CS 2152 WH CS 2152 CWH 11 2 5 1 CS 2153 CS 2153 C 11 5 5 2 CS 2153 WH CS 2153 CWH Chain bar Stan...

Page 40: ... a guide bar with smaller nose radius than in our list For guide bars of the same length all sprocket nose guide bars of the same pitch and having the same number of sprocket teeth may be considered to have equivalent kickback energy A hard nose bar having the same length and nose radius as a sprocket nose bar may be considered to have equivalent or less kickback energy than the sprocket nose bar ...

Page 41: ... is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Jonsered servicing dealer If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your n...

Page 42: ...and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that y...

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