CS 2147 CS 2152 KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Refuelling. Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. If your machine bears this symbol it is equipped with carburettor heating. If your machine bears this symbol it is equipped with a catalytic converter. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. 2 – English CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols .............................................................. 2 CONTENTS Contents ....................................................................... 3 Before using a new chain saw ...................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ...................................... 4 Machine.s safety equipment ......................................... 4 Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine.s safety equipment ........................................................... 7 Cutting equipment ......................................................... 9 How to avoid kickback ................................................... 15 General safety precautions ........................................... 16 General working instructions ........................................ 18 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? ................................... 24 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain ............................................... 25 FUEL HANDLING Fuel ............................................................................... 26 The following applies to chain saws with catalytic converters: .................................................................... 26 Chain oil ........................................................................ 27 Fuelling ......................................................................... 27 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping .................................................... 28 MAINTENANCE Carburettor .................................................................... 30 Starter ........................................................................... 31 Air filter .......................................................................... 32 Spark plug ..................................................................... 32 Muffler ........................................................................... 33 Needle bearing lubrication ............................................ 33 Adjustment of the oil pump ........................................... 33 Cooling system ............................................................. 33 Centrifugal cleaning “Turbo” .......................................... 34 Heated handles (CS 2147W, CS 2152W)...................... 34 Electrical carburettor heating (CS 2147WH, CS 2152WH)........................................................................ 34 Winter use ..................................................................... 34 Daily maintenance ........................................................ 35 Weekly maintenance ..................................................... 35 Monthly maintenance .................................................... 35 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data ............................................................... 36 Bar and chain combinations ......................................... 37 EC-declaration of conformity ......................................... 38 Before using a new chain saw • Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel, start the chain saw and check the carburettor settings. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling, Starting and Stopping, and Carburettor. • Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading Lubricating cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! If the carburettor mixture is too lean it greatly increases the risk of engine failure. Poor maintenance of the air filter will cause carbon build-up on the spark plug and lead to starting difficulties. If ...