User manual DOLMAR PS-3410 TH

[. . . ] Always follow safety precautions in the Owner's and Safety Manual. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE DOLMAR warrant to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment was designed, built, and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship which would cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period. [. . . ] Begin the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to the tree at an angle (fig. Cut until depth of the kerf is about the same as the width of the guide bar (fig. Next, align the saw in the direction With the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk (fig. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of either the sectioning or plunge-cut method. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. 24) make the first cut with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as a pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to keep the felling cut straight. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously (fig. If you are inexperienced with a chain saw plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the saw. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Do not stand on a log while limbing it - you may slip or the log may roll. Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs to support the log off the ground (fig. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw, by lifting the limb. The limbs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw or injury to the operator. Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of this manual. Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain is stopped before commencing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the saw. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated; replace worn sprockets or chains. Logs under strain require special attention to prevent the saw from pinching. [. . . ] In case of damage, have repaired by a qualified service center immediately Have inspected regularly at an authorized service center Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces Replace in good time Check for damage. Guide bar support Idle speed Every week Fan housing Spark plug Muffler Check for damage, clean oil intake bore Clean, in particular the oil guide groove Check (chain must not run) Clean to ensure proper air cooling Clean Check and replace if necessary Check tightness of mounting Spark arrester screen Chain catch sleeve Every 3 months Annually Storage Fuel filter Fuel, oil tanks Chain saw Chain saw Guide bar/chain Fuel, oil tanks Carburetor In case of damage, have repaired by a qualified service center immediately Demount, clean and oil slightly Empty and clean Run empty Clean the guide groove of the guide bar The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a special workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices. The DOLMAR service centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out costeffective solutions and advise you in all matters. We therefore recommend that you consult a DOLMAR service center for all work not described in this instruction manual. [. . . ]