Jonsered 2116 EL - Manual

ENGLISH 4 Safety Precautions Other Safety Precautions 1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use commonsense. Do not operate chain saw when you aretired. Keep all parts of the body away from the sawchain when motor is running. Before starting the saw, ensure that the saw chain is not touchinganyth...

ENGLISH 5 Safety Precautions Double insulation 1. Your electric chain saw is double-insulated for enhanced protection against electric shock.A double-insulated tool is designed with two separate«layers» of electrical insulation, or one double thickness of insulation between the operator and the tool...

ENGLISH 6 General Safety General Safety Precautions It is important that you fully understand the contents ofthis manual, and that you allow only competent adultswho understand the instructions in this manual to operateyour electric chain saw. It is your responsibility to makesure that any people wh...

ENGLISH 7 Introduction Electric Chain Saw Operator This manual is primarily intended for the casual oroccasional operator. These instructions are basic.It is not possible to cover every situation you mayencounter while using your electric chain saw.Be careful at all times and avoid situations that m...

ENGLISH 8 Introduction Your electric chain saw comes with an Operator’sManual containing general information on how to safelyoperate your electric chain saw. It also provides specificinformation on your particular model.Read the Operator’s Manual very carefully before operating the electric chain sa...

ENGLISH 9 Introduction Complete Protective Helmet This consists of a lightweight hard-hat with ear-muffsand face shield attached. The main advantage is thateverything you need is in one piece of equipment ratherthan three. Ear-muffs attached to the hard-hat also helpkeep it securely on your head.The...

ENGLISH 10 User Explanation 1. Chain Saw Powerhead 2. Rear handle 3. Power trigger lockout 4. Power trigger 5. Air vents 6. Front support handle 7. Chain oil tank 8. Oil level window 9. Nose sprocket 10. Saw chain 11. Guide bar 12. Chain brake - which is obscured by the clutch cover 13. Front hand g...

ENGLISH 11 Mounting guide bar and chain Chain oil Chain oil • The chain lubrication system is automatic.Always use special chain oil with good adhesive characteristics. • In countries where no special chain oil is available, gear oil EP 90 may be used. • Never use waste oil. Doing so may result in d...

ENGLISH 12 Start and stop • Make sure the chain brake is undamaged and operating properly (see page 15). • Check right hand-guard for damage. • Check entire saw for loose screws and damaged or missing components. Cable insulation must be intact, with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must ...

ENGLISH 13 Chain Brake Chain brake Your saw is equipped with a chain brake which can be activatedboth manually and by the force of inertia. The chain brake consists of the front hand guard, an activating mechanism, a spring and a brake band encircling the clutch drum.When the front hand guard is mov...

ENGLISH 14 Brake function test: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Place thesaw on firm ground. Keep a firm grip on the saw with your righthand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle,and with your thumbs and fingers encircling both handles squeezethe trottle. The...

ENGLISH 15 Maintenance Tools and materials The tools and materials shown are absolutely essential for theeveryday safe operation and maintenance of an electric chainsaw. Combination wrench:- This type of wrench (A) or its equivalent should always be carried with your electric chain saw.The wrench is...

ENGLISH 16 CSA Z62.3 Certified Cutting Equipment for Husqvarna Electric Chain Saws. Cutting equipment for class 2A Electric Chain Saws. Following is a list of evaluated combinations for use on the Husqvarna 316 Electric chain saw.These combinations have been determined in accordance with CSA Z62.1-9...

ENGLISH 17 Chain Maintenance Chain maintenance - safety For personal safety, it is of great importance to use bar and chain combinations of the low-kickback type, and that the cutting equipment is properly maintained. Important notes : • Chain tension • Sharpening • Lubrication • Maintenance WARNING...

ENGLISH 18 A B C D E F Sharpening Never cut with a dull chain. A chain which does not cut unlessyou bear down hard is damaged, dull or incorrectly filed.To file the chain correctly, you need: round file (A), file gauge(B), flat file (C) and depth gauge tool (D). Best results are obtained by using th...

ENGLISH 19 General Working Instructions What is kickback ? Kickback is the sudden, rearward jerk of the saw thatcan occur if the kickback zone of the bar touches anobject. Most kickbacks are small. They can cause thebar tip to jump only a few inches and pose little danger.However, a kickback can als...

ENGLISH 21 General Working Instructions IMPORTANT! • Kickback can only occur if the kickback dangerzone of the bar touches an object. • A kickback can be lightning fast. • Although most kickbacks are small, akickback can sometimes be very violent. • Always be sure of your footing and hold the chains...

ENGLISH 22 General Working Instructions Avoiding kickbacks Following the guidelines listed below will help avoidkickbacks: • Use proper working techniques. • Do not engage the kickback danger zone. • Maintain a proper grip. • Avoid unsafe and off-balance working positions. • Cut at high chain speed....

ENGLISH 23 General Working Instructions Use Proper Grip When the motor is running, keep a good, firm grip onthe saw, always with both hands. The right hand shouldbe on the rear handle, and the left hand on the fronthandle. All people, whether right or left handed, shoulduse this grip. Use a firm gri...

ENGLISH 24 General Working Instructions Avoiding Kickback - Your Equipment As explained previously, kickback can be avoided byusing safe cutting techniques, in which you consistentlyavoid cutting with the tip of the guide bar.However, certain items on your electric chain saw arealso designed to mini...

ENGLISH 25 Basic Working Techniques 2. Avoid stumbling on obstacles, such as stumps, roots, rocks, branches and fallen trees. 3. Watch out for holes and ditches. 4. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 5. Turn saw off before moving from one place to another. 6. If you are n...

ENGLISH 26 Basic Working Techniques Boring Cut A boring cut is used to fell large trees. Follow the stepslisted below when performing a boring cut. 1. Cut, using the bottom portion of the guide bar tip, until the depth of the cut is equal to the width of the guide bar and deep enough to stop a kickb...

ENGLISH 27 Basic Working Techniques CAUTION! Always observe the general condition of the tree.Look for weakened or rotten sections in the trunk whichwill make it more likely to give way and start to fall beforeyou expect. Look for dry branches which may breakand hit you while you are working. Always...

ENGLISH 30 Lodged Trees Some Suggestions as to How You can Take Down aLodged Tree.If the tree you have felled gets hung up, do nothing hastily. Take a rest and give some thought to the situationin peace and quiet. Consider various alternatives andalways choose a safe method even if it takes a little...

FRANÇAIS 68 1. Se placer à l’intérieur de la courbe. 2. Commencer par couper une encoche en V, côté opérateur, jusqu’à 1/4 du diamètre.Éviter de coincer le guide-chaîne. 3. Tout en restant à la même place, passer la tronçonneuse de l’autre côté. 4. Scier lentement pour relâcher la tension. Arbrissea...

ENGLISH 31 Hang-Ups Use a portable or tractor-mounted winch to pull thetree down. Limbing a tree Limbing consists of removing the branches from a fallentree.When limbing, leave larger, lower limbs to support thelog off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut asillustrated. Branches under tensi...

ENGLISH 32 Cutting Logs When cutting a pile of logs, remove each log from the pile andplace on sawbench or prop up before cutting individually. Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. Leaving themscattered around the work area increases the risk of kickback,or of losing your balance while worki...