Husqvarna FC2255, MC2255, FC2255W, BC2255 Operator's Manual

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FC2255 FC2255W BC2255 MC2255

Operator ′ s manual

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

KEY T O SYMBOLS

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ARNING! Clearing saws, 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 thrown objects and ricochets.

The operator of the machine must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres.

Machines ﬁtted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a ﬁxed object. This is called blade thrust. The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg. Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

Only use non-metallic, ﬂexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord.

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.

Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

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.

Approved eye protection must always be used.

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15 m

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CONTENTS

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Contents

Note the f 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 clear ing saw? ....................... 5

What is what on the clearing saw? ....................... 6

What is what on the clearing saw? ....................... 7

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Impor tant .............................................................. 8

Personal protective equipment ............................. 8

Machine ′ s safety equipment ................................. 9

Cutting equipment ................................................ 12

ASSEMBL Y

Assemb ling the handlebar and throttle ................. 15

Transport position, handlebar ............................... 15

Assembling the cutting equipment ....................... 16

Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass

blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup .......

Fitting the blade guard and saw blade .................. 17

Fitting the shredder blade and the shredder blade

guard (MC2255) ...................................................

Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ....... 18

Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ............... 19

Vector harness ..................................................... 19

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel saf ety ............................................................ 21

Fuel ...................................................................... 21

Fuelling ................................................................. 22

ARTING AND STOPPING

Chec k before starting ........................................... 23

Starting and stopping ........................................... 23

ORKING TECHNIQUES

Gener al working instructions ................................ 25

MAINTENANCE

Carb urettor ........................................................... 30

Mufﬂer .................................................................. 31

Cooling system ..................................................... 31

Air ﬁlter ................................................................. 31

Bevel gear ............................................................ 32

Drive shaft ............................................................ 32

Spark plug ............................................................ 32

Winter use ............................................................ 32

Maintenance schedule ......................................... 34

TECHNICAL D ATA

echnical data ...................................................... 35

EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 37

ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

ARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modiﬁed without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorized modiﬁcations and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

ARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

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INTR ODUCTION

Dear Customer ,

Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Jonsered product!

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

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s manual as a valuable document. By following its ′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get the operator

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s manual.

Good luck on using your Jonsered machine!

Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

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WHA T IS WHA T?

What is what on the c learing saw? (BC2255)

Locking nut

2 Bevel gear

3 Grease ﬁller cap, bevel gear

4 Shaft

5 Handle adjustment

6 Support eyes for harness

7 Fuel tank

8 Cylinder cover

9 Spark plug cap and spark plug

10 Starter handle

11 Air ﬁlter cover

12 Handlebar

13 Air purge

14 Decompression valve

15 Choke control

16 Stop switch

17 Start throttle button

18 Throttle lockout

19 Adjusting the throttle wire

20 Throttle control

21 Trimmer head

22 Metal cup

23 Drive disc

24 Cutting attachment guard

25 Locking screw

26 Support cup

27 Support ﬂange

28 Grass blade

29 Transport guard

30 Allen key

31 Carburettor screwdriver

32 Locking pin

33 Socket spanner

34 Operator ′ s manual

35 Harness

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WHA T IS WHA T?

What is what on the c learing saw? (FC2255, FC2255W)

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Locking nut

2 Bevel gear

3 Grease ﬁller cap, bevel gear

4 Shaft

5 Switch for heated handle (FC2255W)

6 Throttle control

7 Stop switch

8 Throttle lockout

9 Handle adjustment

10 Support eyes for harness

11 Fuel tank

12 Cylinder cover

13 Spark plug cap and spark plug

14 Starter handle

15 Air ﬁlter cover

16 Handlebar

17 Air purge

18 Decompression valve

19 Choke control

20 Support ﬂange

21 Saw blade

22 Drive disc

23 Cutting attachment guard

24 Transport guard

25 Operator ′ s manual

26 Allen key

27 Carburettor screwdriver

28 Locking pin

29 Socket spanner

30 Harness

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WHA T IS WHA T?

What is what on the c learing saw? (MC2255)

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Bevel gear

2 Grease ﬁller cap, bevel gear

3 Shaft

4 Handle adjustment

5 Support eyes for harness

6 Fuel tank

7 Cylinder cover

8 Spark plug cap and spark plug

9 Starter handle

10 Air ﬁlter cover

11 Handlebar

12 Air purge

13 Decompression valve

14 Choke control

15 Stop switch

16 Start throttle button

17 Throttle lockout

18 Adjusting the throttle wire

19 Throttle control

20 Cutting attachment guard

21 Locking nut

22 Drive disc

23 Shredder blade

24 Support ﬂange

25 Transport guard

26 Allen key

27 Carburettor screwdriver

28 Locking pin

29 Socket spanner

30 Operator ′ s manual

31 Harness

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

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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.

The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

Never use a machine that has been modiﬁed in any way from its original speciﬁcation.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualiﬁed specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

All covers, guards and handles must be ﬁtted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.

The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less than 15 metres.

ARNING! The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic ﬁeld during operation. This ﬁeld may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.

ARNING! Running an engine in a conﬁned or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

IMPOR TANT!

A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

ARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

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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 describes 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 positioned on your machine.

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.

Throttle lockout

The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two

independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires

special training. This is especially true of the machine

′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.

WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine’s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.

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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 chapter on Technical data.

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.

Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration. See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment.

The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine

′s handle unit.

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached.

Quick release

There is an easily accessible, quick release ﬁtted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches ﬁre, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions under the heading Adjusting the harness and clearing saw. 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

WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is ﬁtted this can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the ﬁngers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.

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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 mufﬂer on your machine is ﬁtted with this kind of mesh.

For mufﬂers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment.

Never use a machine that has a faulty mufﬂer.

Regularly check that the mufﬂer is securely attached to the machine.

If the mufﬂer on your machine is ﬁtted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.

Locking nut

A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment.

When ﬁtting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.) When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You should therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the blade guard when doing this. Always use a socket 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.

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.

WARNING! Mufﬂers ﬁtted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of ﬁre!

WARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged mufﬂer.

WARNING! Bear in mind that:

The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a ﬁre. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

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Locking screw

The lock screw must be tightened securely for ballbearing-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

Saw blades are intended for cutting ﬁbrous types of wood.

Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass.

Shredder blades are intended for cutting coarse grass and bushes.

A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.

General rules

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.

Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended ﬁle gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents.

Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An

IMPORTANT!

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.

Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord diameter.

Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging.

Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our instructions and use the recommended ﬁle gauge.

WARNING! Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.

WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of blade thrust.

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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 attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions.

A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efﬁciently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw.

• Make sure that the blade is well supported when you ﬁle it. Use a 5.5 mm round ﬁle with a ﬁle holder.

• The ﬁling angle is 15°. File alternate teeth to the right and those in between to the left. If the blade has been heavily pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress the top edges of the teeth with a ﬂat ﬁle, in exceptional cases. If so, this should be done before ﬁling with a round ﬁle. The top edges must be ﬁled down by the same amount for all the teeth.

Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm.

WARNING! Always discard a blade that is bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only use original blades of the speciﬁed type.

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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 greater engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter.

• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact. This is used to cut the cord to the correct length.

• To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer.

IMPORTANT!

Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration.

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