Dolmar PS-401 - Manuel (Page 3)

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WARNING !
Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Before operating a chain saw or other DOLMAR products it is important that you read, fully understand and
carefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and
is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions are
described in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from DOLMAR,
4680 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096, USA, Telephone 1-888-OPE-PART.
Contents Page
Delivery inventory 4
Symbols 4
Safety precautions 5-16
Denomination of components 17
Technical data 18
Approved bar and chain combinations 18
Mounting the guide bar, saw chain 19-20
Checking the chain tension 20
Safety chain brake 21
Fuel / Refuelling 21-22
Starting the engine 23
Stopping the engine 23
Checking the safety chain brake 24
Checking the chain lubrication 24
DOLMAR PS-340, PS-341, PS-400, PS-401
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Adjusting the carburetor 24-25
Working in winter 25
Sharpening the saw chain 26-27
Cleaning the guide bar 27
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket 27
Replacing the suction head 28
Replacing the saw chain 28
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 28
Cleaning the air filter 29
Replacing the spark plug 29
Instructions for periodic maintenance 30
Service, spare parts and guarantee 30-31
Troubleshooting 31
Extract from the spare parts list 32
The DOLMAR PS-340/341/400/401 will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association Z62.1-95 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression”
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the
assembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident
prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,
despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting
satisfaction from this first-rate product. The following industrial property rights apply: GSM MR 11414, GBM
9212059, GBM 29616652.
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