Jonsered 2045, 2050 manual Safety Instructions, Personal Protective Equipment

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

!A chain saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very important that you read and understand these instructions.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

!MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR. You must wear approved protective equipment whenever you use a chain saw. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your chain saw dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

•PROTECTIVE HELMET

•HEARING PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE GLASSES OR VISOR

• GLOVES WITH SAW PROTECTION

• PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH SAW PROTECTION

• BOOTS WITH SAW PROTECTION, STEEL TOE-CAP AND NON-SLIP SOLE

Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement.

• ALWAYS HAVE A FIRST AID KIT NEARBY

CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Your saw).

!NEVER USE A CHAIN SAW THAT HAS FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.

1Chain brake and front hand guard

2Throttle lock

3 Chain catcher

4 Right hand guard

5 Vibration damping system

6 Stop switch

7 Muffler

8 Cutting equipment (see ”Cutting equipment” section).

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Contents Operator´s manual EPA KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Personal Protective EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the automatic brake Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilChecking chain lubrication Lubricating the clutch drum bearingChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?Do not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m 10 ftBasic safety rules General Working InstructionsBasic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what?Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFuelmix Fuel HandlingChain oil Fuelling Start and Stop Start and stopStart StopMaintenance CarburetorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springNeedle bearing maintenance Air filterMuffler Spark plugDaily maintenance Centrifugal cleaning TurboCooling system Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data 2045 2050Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations108 87 1998W48