Jonsered CS 2156 manual Tensioning the chain, General advice on setting raker clearance

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the teeth on the other side.

•File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is worn out and should be replaced.

General advice on setting raker clearance

•When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the raker clearance (=cutting depth). To maintain optimal cutting performance you must file back the raker lip to the recommended height.

See the Technical data section to find the raker clearance for your particular chain.

•On a low-kickback cutting link the front edge of the raker lip is rounded. It is very important that you maintain this radius or bevel when you adjust the raker clearance.

•We recommend that you use our raker gauge to achieve the correct clearance and bevel on the raker lip.

WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased

!if the raker clearance is too large!

Setting the raker clearance

•Before setting the raker clearance the cutting teeth should be newly sharpened. We recommend that you adjust the raker clearance every third time you sharpen the chain.

NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.

•To adjust the raker clearance you will need a flat file and a raker gauge.

•Place the gauge over the raker lip.

•Place the file over the part of the lip that protrudes through the gauge and file off the excess. The clearance is correct when you no longer feel any resistance as you draw the file over the gauge.

Tensioning the chain

WARNING! A slack chain may jump off and

!cause serious or even fatal injury.

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 period during which you should check the tension more frequently.

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See the What is what? section to find out where it is on your model.

Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand.

•Undo the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as you can.

•Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

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Contents EPA Key to symbols KEY to SymbolsContents EPA Machine′s safety equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Stop switchChain catcher Right hand guardChecking brake band wear MufflerChecking the front hand guard Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock Chain catcherCutting equipment Stop switchGeneral rules Vibration damping systemBar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth With a badly sharpened chainSetting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain If the raker clearance is too largeChain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationChain drive sprocket What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackDo not let go of the handles Starting General safety precautionsBasic safety rules Fuel safetyGeneral working instructions Transport and storageGeneral Basic cutting techniqueTerms Limbing CuttingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a trapped treeWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingFollowing applies to chain saws with catalytic converters Fuelling Chain oilStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Carburettor MaintenanceStarter Correctly adjusted carburettorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springSpark plug Air filterMuffler Fitting the starterCentrifugal cleaning Turbo Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationTemperature -5C 23 F or colder Temperature 0 C 32 F or colderHeated handles CS 2156W, CS 2159W Electrical carburettor heating CS 2156WH, CS 2159WHMonthly maintenance Daily maintenance Weekly maintenanceBelow you will find some general maintenance instructions Technical data Technical Data050/1,3 mm 20BP Bar Length Pitch, inch Max nose Chain Inches Radius063/1,6 mm 22BP Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement1088891-95
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