Cub Cadet CS5018 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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able of Contents
Content Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fitting the Bar & Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Oil & Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Carburetor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Kickback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chain Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cutting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Spark
Arrestor
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S.
Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by
law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a
spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to
follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If
it requires replacement, Spark Arrestor Screen is available by contacting the service department.
Calling Customer Support
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of
this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Call 1-877-282-8684 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number
and serial number ready when you call. See the previous section to locate this information.
Copyright© 2003 Cub Cadet Commercial LLC
All Rights Reserved
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o the Operator
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You
will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating
instructions. Before starting or operating this equipment, read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep
your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the
time of printing. 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.