Jonsered FC2245 Operator's Manual

ator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. ...

brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the operator’s manual. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects • Approved hearing protection • Approved eye protection Max. speed of output shaft, rpm This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Watch out for th ...

ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 Note the following before starting: ........................ 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , .................................................... 4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the br ush cutter? ........................ 5 What is what on the brush cutter? ........................ 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant ........................................... ...

We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come. The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the address of your nearest service workshop. It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operator ′ s manual as a v ...

FC 2245W) 24 27 25 26 23 6 3 5 13 11 12 9 7 17 8 14 16 15 21 22 18 1 4 20 18 19 28 29 30 2 3 4 10 31 9 8 7 1 Saw blade 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 3 Bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Handlebar 7 Throttle control 8 Stop switch 9 Throttle lockout 10 Support eyes for harness 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover 17 Handle adjustment 18 Locking nut 19 Support flange 20 Drive disc 21 Spark plug 22 Socket spanner 23 Operator ′ s manual 24 Transport guard for cutting equipment 25 Allen key 26 Carburett ...

1 2 3 26 27 28 3 5 4 22 24 33 9 32 8 7 18 20 19 21 4 1 31 21 29 34 34 2 3 2 4 11 30 25 13 12 14 16 15 23 35 3 4 6 10 17 31 20 21 1 Blade 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 3 Bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Handlebar 7 Throttle control 8 Stop switch 9 Throttle lockout 10 Support eyes for harness 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover 17 Handle adjustment 18 Locking screw 19 Support cup 20 Support flange 21 Drive disc 22 Trimmer head 23 Spark plug cap and spark plug 24 Socket spanner 25 Operator ′ s manu ...

UTIONS English – 7 Impor tant Personal protective equipment HELMET A helmet should be w orn if the trees being cleared are taller than 2 m. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting cutting attachments. IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. ...

UTIONS 8 – English BOO TS Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. Mac hine ′ s safety equipment This section descr ibes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positi ...

English – 9 be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked. Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See cha ...

10 – English cutter. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted to the support hook. Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. Once the harness and machine have been adjusted, check that the harness quick release works correctly. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases. In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the ...

English – 11 operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut. The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times. Locking screw The lock screw must be tightened securely for ball- bearing-mounted support cups. Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. Cutting equipment ...

12 – English Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming and blade thrust, and damage to the saw blade. Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced. Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Sharpening the saw blade • See the cutting attachme ...

English – 13 Trimmer head • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used. Only use the recommended cutting attachment. See the chapter on Technical data. • Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. This is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared. • The length of the cord is also important. A longer cord requires gre ...

Assembling the handlebar and throttle (CC 2245) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in the handlebar. • Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle handle. • Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar. Tighten it. • Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting. • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lightly. • Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook. Now make a final adj ...

machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness. Transport position, handlebar • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the throttle handle rests against the engine. • Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the knob. • Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment. Assembling the cutting equipment Fitting the blade guard/ combination guard, grass blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup • Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate ...

• Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade guide. • Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the drive disk aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. • Position the blade (D) with the drive disk (B). Make sure that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide on the drive disk. • Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft so that it rests against the blade. • Screw the support cup (E) onto the output shaft threads (CAUTION! Left-hand thread). Tighten to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5.0 kpm). Use the socket spanner in ...

spanner with a shaft that is long enough to allow this. The arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut. Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII • Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite side of the shaft. Use the locking pin (C). Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten. See diagram. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output sh ...

• Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Adjusting the harness and brush cutter Standard harness Safety release At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. Spreading the load on your shoulders A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distr ...

2 Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body. 3 Adjust the shoulder strap to distribute the load evenly across your shoulders. Press downwards on the suspension hook to load the harness. 4 Adjust the height of the suspension hook as described in the instructions for the standard harness. (Forestry clearing) 5 If you need to lower the suspension hook, for trimming for example, move the suspension strap (A) to the lower mounting point on the backplate. 6 The elastic strap (B) can be tightened to transfer more load from the shoulder straps to the hip strap. Correct balance 1 Forestry clear ...

Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Transport and storage • Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/ switche ...