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- Page 1 Professional Landscaping Tools CS5018 / CS5220 18 or 20” CHAIN SAW IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY DO NOT THROW AWAY...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by a Cub Cadet Commercial dealer. Proof of purchase will be required for warranty service. -
Page 3: Safety
Section 1 Safety The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger,... -
Page 4: Kickback Safety Precautions
Safety (continued) • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position Kickback Safety Precautions whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. • Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw’s KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the chain is not contacting anything. - Page 5 Safety (continued) • Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at • Store the unit in a dry area, locked up, located up high lest 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting and located out of the reach of children to prevent the engine.
- Page 6 Safety (continued) Safety and International Symbols This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING •...
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Page 7: Know Your Unit
Section 2 Know Your Unit Chain Saw Components 1 - Choke lever 2 - Throttle trigger 3 - Throttle trigger lockout 4 - Carburetor adjustment screws 5 - Inertial brake lever 6 - Exhaust muffler 7 - Chain 8 - Guide bar 9 - Air filter cover 10 - On/off switch 11 - Fuel tank cap... -
Page 8: Fitting The Bar & Chain
Section 3 Fitting the Bar & Chain Check the chain tension frequently when operating the chain saw. Always use protective gloves. With the engine off, follow the ensuing instructions: • Pull the guard (Fig. 1) towards the front handle to check that the chain brake is not on. - Page 9 Fitting the Bar & Chain (continued) • Put down the chain cover, inserting it into its housing and, keeping it pressed against the bar, screw on the chain tightener screw (L, Fig. 5) so that the pawl (D, Fig. 3) goes into the hole (G, Fig. 3) of the bar. •...
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Page 10: Oil & Fuel
Section 4 Oil and Fuel FUEL MIXTURE Refer to the values in Figure 9. Use a 2% (50:1) oil/gasoline mixture. UNLEADED GAS 2 CYCLE OIL (2%) 1 GALLON US 2.56 FL. OZ. Two-stroke engines have high specific horsepower (3.8 LITERS) (76 ml) and we therefore recommend the use of well- 1 LITER... -
Page 11: Operation
Section 5 Operation STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Fill the carburetor by pushing primer bulb (A, Fig. 12B). 2. Put the ON/OFF switch (C, Fig. 12A) in the START position. 3. Pressing the push button (E, Fig. 14) opens the decompression valve. It will automatically close at the first start. - Page 12 Operation (continued) STOPPING THE ENGINE Release the throttle lever and let the engine return to idle. (B, Fig. 15). Turn off the engine, putting the ON/OFF switch (C) in the STOP position. Do not put the chain saw on the ground when the chain is still moving. BREAKING-IN THE CHAIN New chains will stretch and must be tightened frequently.
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Page 13: Carburetor Adjustment
Section 6 Carburetor Adjustment CARBURETOR Before adjusting the carburetor, clean the starter cover (Fig. 18), the air filter (Fig. 19) and warm up the engine. This engine is designed and manufactured in order to comply with the applicable Exhaust Emission Standards. The Exhaust Emission Control System includes the ignition system, the air inlet system and, mainly, the carburetor. -
Page 14: Kickback
Section 7 Kickback PRECAUTIONS AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with your saw. As a chain saw user, you must take special safety precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. -
Page 15: Chain Brake
Kickback (continued) RECOMMENDED BAR & CHAIN COMBINATIONS Chains .325”x.058” Model Bar length Bar description Chain description .325 490-700-0004 18” CS5018 490-700-0008 .325 490-700-0005 CS5220 20” 490-700-0009 Section 8 Chain Brake INERTIAL CHAIN BRAKE The inertial chain brake ensures maximum safety when using the chain saw. -
Page 16: Cutting Techniques
Section 9 Cutting Techniques (Felling, Limbing Bucking) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Never cut in high wind, bad weather, when visibility Always follow the safety precautions. The chain is poor or in very high or low temperatures. Always saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is check the tree for dead branches which could fall forbidden to cut other types of material. - Page 17 Cutting Techniques (continued) BUCKING Now, make your felling cut on the opposite side of the trunk. Start the cut about 4-5 cm (2”) higher than the When bucking up the trunk to desired lengths, there is a center of the notch (3 - Fig. 30). basic rule to follow.
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Page 18: Maintenance
Section 10 Maintenance Always wear protective gloves and eye protection A sharp chain produces well-defined chips. When your chain starts to produce sawdust, it is time to during maintenance operations. Do not carry out sharpen the chain. maintenance when the engine is hot. After sharpening the cutters 3-4 times, it is important to CHAIN SHARPENING check the height of the depth gauges. - Page 19 Maintenance (continued) GUIDE BAR The guide bar has a sprocket at its base that must be lubricated with grease using a lubrication syringe (Fig. 40). Reverse the guide bar every 8 working hours to ensure uniform wear. Keep the bar groove and lubrication hole clean using the bar groove cleaner (Fig.
- Page 20 Maintenance (continued) FUEL FILTER Check the fuel filter periodically. Replace it if it is too dirty (Fig. 45). OIL PUMP (automatic / adjustable) Flow adjustment is pre-set by the manufacturer. Oil flow can be adjusted by the operator according to specific requirements.
- Page 21 Maintenance (continued) CHAIN BRAKE Always wear safety glasses when performing maintenance on your saw. If the chain brake does not work properly, remove the bar clamp (chain cover) to inspect. Clean brake mechanism and related parts, removing woodchips, dust, excessive oil and foreign material. Use a brush or low volume compressed air.
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Page 22: Specifications
Section 11 Specifications ENGINE* Engine Type............................Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ................................. 51.7 cm Power..................................2.5 kW Clutch Type ................................. Centrifugal Minimum RPM (no load RPM with bar and chain) ..................2700 ± 200 min –1 Maximum RPM (no load RPM with bar and chain) ................12500 - 13000 min –1 Ignition Type................................ - Page 23 • In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Cub Cadet Service Center. Warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Cub Cadet Service Centers.
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Page 24: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, Commercial LLC with respect to new merchandise applies after the applicable period of express written purchased and used in the United States, its possessions warranty above as to the parts as identified.