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Jcb JCB-CS38 Safety And Operating Manual

Summary of JCB-CS38

  • Page 1

    Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications. So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com safety and operating manual chainsaw jcb-cs3...

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com general safety rules intended use the chainsaw is designed for cutting branches, trunks, logs and beams. It is only designed to cut wood and to be used outdoors. Do not use the chainsaw for other purposes not lis...

  • Page 3

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com equivalent.  do not operate a chainsaw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended for two- handed use.  do not operate a chai...

  • Page 4

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  keep the handles dry, clean, and free of lubricant or fuel mixture.  beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Operate the chainsaw only in well- ventilated areas.  do not climb a tree to use the chainsaw, unless ...

  • Page 5

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com additional safety rules for your chainsaw  do not cut vines and/or small underbrush (a diameter of less than 3 in.).  silencer surfaces are very hot during and immediately after operation of the chainsaw; keep ...

  • Page 6

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  to reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.  mix and store fuel in a container approved for petrol.  mix fuel outdoors where there are no risks from sparks or fl...

  • Page 7: Symbols

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com symbols thank you for your purchase. The chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. If properly cared for, it will give years of ru...

  • Page 8

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 91 ([r+m]/2) or higher. The product is powered by 2-stroke cycle engine and requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant. Keep all ...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com technical data specifications weight - no bar, chain, fuel (kg) 4.7 fuel tank volume (cm 3 ) 340 lubricant tank volume (cm 3 ) 192 bar length (cm) 40 usable cutting length (cm) 37 chain pitch [mm / (inch)] 9.53 (...

  • Page 10

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com bar and chain (carlton guide bar only use with carlton saw chain; oregon guide bar only use with oregon saw chain) guide bar (carlton)  carlton part number  colour 16-10w-n156-mhc black chain (carlton)  carlto...

  • Page 11: Component List and Assembly

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com component list and assembly 1. Starter grip 2. Trigger release 3. Throttle trigger 4. Starter housing 5. Chain lubricant cap 6. Rear handle 7. Engine cover 8. Front handle 9. Front hand guard/chain brake 10. Clut...

  • Page 12

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com assembly  packing list  chainsaw  scabbard  combination wrench  2-cycle engine lubricant  gift box  operator’s manual  unpacking  carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure ...

  • Page 13

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warning before first use, it is essential that you ensure the bar and chain have not become loose in transit. Never operate a chainsaw with incorrectly adjusted chains. Failure to follow these steps could result ...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com operating instructions warning do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. Warning always wear safety go...

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    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  fuel is highly flammable. Always handle with care.  always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.  do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your skin. If c...

  • Page 16

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com i. Clean surface around the fuel cap to prevent contamination. Ii. Loosen the fuel cap slowly. Iii. Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Do not spill. Iv. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and insp...

  • Page 17

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warning keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean past over the chain line.  place the chainsaw on level ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are within ...

  • Page 18

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com safety, set the chain brake when the saw is not in use. Iii. In the event that the ignition switch will not stop the saw, pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position “full choke” and engage the chain ...

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    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com 1. Proper grip on handles see figure 19.  wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.  hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the re...

  • Page 20

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  keep helpers, bystanders, children and animals at a safe distance from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be at least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area...

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    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  periodically glance at the top of the tree during the back cut to ensure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction.  if the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hun...

  • Page 22

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com follow the correct tree felling procedure after you have removed the large buttress roots. Bucking see figure 28. Bucking is the term used for cutting a felled tree to the desired log length.  cut only one log a...

  • Page 23

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com branch trimming and pruning see figures 33-34.  work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.  keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.  do not...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com maintenance warning when servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Warning always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields...

  • Page 25

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com note: when replacing the guide bar and chain, always use the specified bar and chain.  wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These components are sharp and may contain burrs. I. Press in on the clutch cov...

  • Page 26

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com kickback reduction when properly maintained.  for smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery. The chain must be forced through t...

  • Page 27

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com note: a dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting, which may result in severe engine damage. Warning improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Warning...

  • Page 28

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com cutter was filed with the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges. Maintaining the guide bar see figure 57.  check that the switch is in the “stop” (0) position...

  • Page 29

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com note: if you use an air hose for drying, blow through both sides of filter. Note: make sure the air filter is correctly replaced before re-assembly. Never run the engine without the air filter, serious damage cou...

  • Page 30

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com i. Remove the screws and engine cover as described previously. Ii. Clean the engine fins. Iii. Lift the chain brake over the post. Iv. Lay the chainsaw on its side with the bar and chain on the ground. V. Remove ...

  • Page 31

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com inspecting / cleaning the spark arrestor screen see figure 67. The silencer is equipped with a spark arrestor screen. A faulty spark arrestor screen can create fire hazard. Through normal use, the screen can beco...

  • Page 32

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com when storing 1 month or longer i. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Ii. Run the engine until it stops. This will remove all fuel-lubricant mix that could become stale and leave varnis...

  • Page 33: Problem Solving

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com problem solving if these solutions do not solve the problem, contact your authorised service dealer. Problem possible cause solution engine will not start. No spark. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug ...

  • Page 34

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com engine does not reach full speed and/ or emits excessive smoke. Lubricant / fuel mixture incorrect. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle lubricant mix ratio. Air filter dirty. Clean air filter. Spark arrester s...

  • Page 35: Warranty Statement

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warranty statement register now for your extended jcb warranty: with the extended 3 year warranty jcb offers you additional protection which extends far beyond the legally required periods and warranty conditions...

  • Page 36

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warranty claims for guarantee claims, please contact jcb customer services. You will need to submit proof of purchase in the form of a valid receipt that displays date and place of purchase. Jcb customer services...

  • Page 37: Ec Declaration of Conformity

    So53 3le customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com name: techtronic outdoor products technology limited address: c/o tti, 24/f, cdw building, 388 castle peak road, tsuen wan, n.T., hong kong. Name: simon del-nevo (director of outdoor power equipment) address: tec...