Jonsered CS 2245S, CS 2250S manual Cutting the trunk into logs

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

was being used when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object.

Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar touches an object.

Limbing

WARNING! A majority of kickback

! accidents occur during limbing. Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back toward you and cause loss of control resulting in injury.

Make sure that you can stand and move about safely. Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close 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.

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Contents CS 2245S Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain sawContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment CS 2245S, CS 2250SFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentAssembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Assembly Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageStarting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Starter Replacing the starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlter Replacing the return and drive springsFitting the starter Needle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling systemTurbo Air Cleaning centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderWinter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations 050/1,3 mm058/1,5 mm Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair orKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions1151012-95