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Jcb JCB-CS38 Safety And Operating Manual Original Instructions

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    Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications. Keep the instruction for future reference. Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com sa...

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    Sl7 1tb 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 list...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 chain...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 y...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 a...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 fla...

  • Page 7: Symbols

    Sl7 1tb 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 rug...

  • Page 8

    Sl7 1tb 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 b...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Sl7 1tb 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 or (lb)] 4.7 or (10.36) weight - with bar and chain, no fuel [kg or (lb)] 5.4 or (11.90) fuel tank volume [cm 3 or (l)] 340 or (0.34) lubricant tank v...

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    Sl7 1tb 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)  carlton...

  • Page 11: Component List and Assembly

    Sl7 1tb 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. Clutc...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 t...

  • Page 13

    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warning if any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. Warning do not attempt to modify the product...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com 7. Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the clutch cover lock knob securely. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned...

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Sl7 1tb 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 gog...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 co...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com note: fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentage of oxygen stated previ- ously are not covered under warranty. To fill the tank see ...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com centre for repair. Starting and stopping engine see figures 7-14. 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 le...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com 5. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to idle. To stop the engine 1. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle. 2. To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to th...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com control, which can result in serious injury. Preparing for cutting 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 y...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  cut only wood or materials made from wood.  never allow children to operate the saw. Do not allow persons to use this chainsaw who have not read the operator’s manual or received adequate instructions for the s...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com do not fell trees in hazardous conditions warning do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy rain. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the fol...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com into the cut so they do not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over. 6. As the tree starts to fall, stop the chainsaw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared p...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com bucking logs under stress see figure 30. Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinch...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  overbuck the branch to drop it.  finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound. Warning if the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a prof...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Sl7 1tb 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 ...

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    Sl7 1tb 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. 1. Press in on the clutch cove...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  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 the wood during cutting or the chain will cut t...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 ...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges. Maintain...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com note: an alternate method is to clean the filter with compressed air. Always wear eye protection to avoid eye injury. 8. Reinstall the air fi lter. Note: if you use an air hose for drying, blow through both sides ...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warning never run the saw without all the parts, including the clutch cover and starter housing, securely in place. Because parts can fracture and pose a danger of thrown objects, leave repairs of the flywheel and...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com 2. Loosen the spark plug by turning it counter clockwise with a wrench. 3. Remove the spark plug. 4. Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise. Tighten securely with wrench. Note: be careful not to cros...

  • Page 34

    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com  observe local regulations for the safe storage and handling of petrol. When storing 1 month or longer 1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. 2. Run the engine until it stops. This will...

  • Page 35: Problem Solving

    Sl7 1tb 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 g...

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    Sl7 1tb 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 arrestor sc...

  • Page 37: Warranty Statement

    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com warranty statement cutting edge construction technology in your hands in 1945, jcb began producing construction equipment. Today, we build the world’s number one diggers, each one the product of our unswerving foc...

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    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com specifi cally provided under applicable law, this warranty does not cover transportation cost of consumable items. This limited warranty is void if the product’s original identifi cation (trade mark, serial number...

  • Page 39: Ec Declaration of Conformity

    Sl7 1tb customer helpline 0845 600 5526 monday to friday 09.00 to 17.00 www.Jcbdiy.Com name: jcb - chestnut house address: chestnut avenue, chandlers ford, eastleigh, hants, so53 3le - united kingdom. Name: simon del-nevo (director of outdoor power equipment) company name: techtronic industries euro...