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Dolmar PS-6100 Operator's And Safety Manual

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FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN DOLMAR 2-STROKE ENGINES!
Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting DOLMAR
requirements are not approved for use in DOLMAR 2-stroke gasoline engines!
USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:
Poor engine performance, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, improper clutch engagement, premature
deterioration of fuel lines, premature deterioration of gaskets, premature deterioration of carburetors.
USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND/OR 2-STROKE OILS NOT ACCORDING TO JASO FC OR ISO-L-EGD IN
Improper use can cause serious injury!
DOLMAR 2-STROKE ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
PS-6100
PS-6100 H
WARNING!
WARNING!

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  • Page 1 FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN DOLMAR 2-STROKE ENGINES! Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting DOLMAR requirements are not approved for use in DOLMAR 2-stroke gasoline engines!
  • Page 2 DOLMAR application for certification.
  • Page 3 (10) Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. DOLMAR will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Extract from spare parts list ........41-42 Adjusting the carburetor ........... 28 The PS-6100 and PS-6100 H 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).

  • Page 5: Delivery Inventory

    Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Offset screwdriver 7. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the 8. Operator’s and Safety Manual (not shown) delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    16. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in of the saw. Don’t let go! the Operator’s Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by DOLMAR. (For example, C. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel is free from obstructions.

  • Page 7: General Safety Precautions

    Have your DOLMAR dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety Always use two hands when op- regulations, standards and ordinances.
  • Page 8 Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attach- ments supplied by DOLMAR or expressly approved by Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and DOLMAR for use with the specific saw are authori- saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip zed.
  • Page 9 Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and For assembly follow the procedure in the appropriate section "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this manual. DOLMAR check for leakage. chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other (see Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during opera- the appropriate section in this manual).
  • Page 10 Adjust the idle speed yourself according to and the spike bar in contact with the wood. the appropriate section of this manual. Have your DOLMAR dealer check your saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. WARNING! Check the saw chain tension frequently, especially Never use the saw with one hand.
  • Page 11 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height (fig. 9). Kickback: Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the bar running (fig.

  • Page 12: To Avoid Kickback

    Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury 4. Don’t overreach. DOLMAR have developed a special chain brake to reduce the risk of kickbacks. 5. Don’t cut above shoulder height. This chain brake increases the safety factor on the 6.
  • Page 13 Pushback: To avoid pull-in 1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is and the spike bar in contact with the wood. suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood.
  • Page 14 45° First cut 45° Second cut = cutting down area When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest lengths from the nearest person (see fig. 17). buttresses vertically first (horizontally next) and remove (fig.
  • Page 15 Plunge-Cut Method Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch and on the opposite side of the tree (fig. 22). Then cut Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of horizontally through towards the felling notch. Apply the the guide bar reauires the use of the plunge-cut method chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut portion before making the felling cut.
  • Page 16 Bucking Bucking is cutting a log into sections. WARNING! There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning WARNING! method described previously (fig. 29). 1.
  • Page 17 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not 2. Cross cut described in this manual. Have such work performed Tension side by your DOLMAR service shop only. Pressure side 1. Relieving cut Maintaining and storing the saw Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated;...

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Packing Your DOLMAR chain saw comes delivered in a protective cardboard box to protect against shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).

  • Page 19: Denomination Of Components

    513.496.072 DOLMAR GmbH, 22045 Hamburg, Germany XXX.XXX.XXX Made in Germany Typ 130 1 Handle 14 ON/OFF switch for grip heating (PS-6100 H only) 2 Cover 15 Fuel pump (Primer) 3 Hood lock 16 Identification plate 4 Tubular handle 17 Starter grip...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    PUTTING INTO OPERATION CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see „Replacing the spark plug“). Always wear protec- tive gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled it com- pletely and inspected.

  • Page 21: Tightening The Saw Chain

    Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8). CAUTION: Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove (10) on the guide bar. CAUTION: Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arrow! Pull the chain (9) around the sprocket nose (12) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 22: Checking The Chain Tension

    While keeping the tip of the guide bar raised, tighten the nuts (2) again with the universal wrench. Chain brake The PS-6100 comes with an inertia chain brake as standard equipment. If kickback occurs due to contact of the guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 7, 11), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong.

  • Page 23: Fuels

    20 l order number 980 008 213 The chain oil BIOTOP sold by DOLMAR is made of special Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been time.

  • Page 24: Refuelling

    Important note on bio-degradable chain oils If you are not planning to use the saw again for an ex- The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP tended period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a chain oil again.

  • Page 25: Checking The Chain Lubrication

    Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri- cation. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feed. Check the oil feed rate as described below: Start the chain saw (see „Starting the engine”).

  • Page 26: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as- sembled and checked! Move at least 3 meters / 10 feet away from the place where the chain saw was fuelled. Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar and chain are not near anything.

  • Page 27: Checking The Chain Brake

    Bring the engine back to idle and release the chain brake. Caution: If the chain does not stop immediately in this test, turn off the engine immediately. Do NOT use the chain saw in this condition! Contact a DOLMAR service center. visible - Normal operation Symbol...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Turn adjusting screw (T) clockwise (screw in): Idle speed increases. Important: If the saw chain still moves during idle even after you have adjusted the idle speed, do NOT use the saw. Take it to a DOLMAR service center!

  • Page 29: Sharpening The Saw Chain

    MAINTENANCE Sharpening the saw chain CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see „Replacing the spark plug“). Always wear protective gloves! The chain needs sharpening when: The sawdust produced when sawing damp wood looks like wood flour.
  • Page 30 Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round file for sharpening. Standard round files are unsuitable. For the order number, see “Accessories”. Type 082, 086: Saw chain round file, dia. 3/16” (4,8 mm). Type 496, 100: Saw chain round file, dia. 7/32” (5,5 mm). The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow).

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Inside Of The Sprocket Guard

    The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear. Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a DOLMAR service center. SERVICE Cleaning the guide bar CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Saw Chain

    Replacing the saw chain CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw (see the Extract from the spare-parts list)! When changing the type of chain, the chain sprocket (11) will need to be modified for the chain type. It may be neces- sary to replace the chain sprocket.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the air filter CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not clean the air filter with fuel or flammable liquids! Disengage the hood clips (5) with the combination tool and remove the hood (2).

  • Page 34: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Replacing the spark plug CAUTION: Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is .020” running (high voltage). (0,5 mm) Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance work. A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves! The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to the insulator, electrode erosion (burn) or if the electrodes are very dirty or oily.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Starter Cable

    Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Disengage the hood clip (3) with the combination tool. Unscrew four screws (1). Spread out the handguard strut slightly and remove the fan housing (2). Remove the air guide (4) from the fan housing. CAREFUL! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (8) if the return spring is under tension.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Featherlight Start Spring

    Replacing the return spring pack Disassemble the fan housing and cable drum (see page 26). CAREFUL! Injury hazard! The return spring can pop out! Always wear eye protection and protective gloves! Lightly tap the fan housing on a wooden surface with the entire surface of the hollow side, and hold it down.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Air Filter Compartment/Fan Compartment

    Cleaning the air filter compartment / fan com- partment Remove cover. Remove the fan housing. CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! The entire area (1) can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air.

  • Page 38: Instructions For Periodic Maintenance

    The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All such work must be carried out by a DOLMAR service center. Page General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage.

  • Page 39: Service, Spare Parts And Guarantee

    Please bear in mind that if parts other than original DOLMAR spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the DOLMAR product guarantee.

  • Page 40: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Malfunction System Observation Cause Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated. Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, com- only with difficulty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark STOP switch actuated, fault or short-circuit in Spark plug cap or spark plug defectivet...

  • Page 41: Extract From Spare Parts List

    Extract from the spare parts list PS-6100 Use only original DOLMAR parts. For repairs and PS-6100 H replacement of other parts, see your DOLMAR service center. 21, 22...

  • Page 42: Extract From The Spare Parts List

    Extract from the spare parts list PS-6100 Use only original DOLMAR parts. For repairs and PS-6100 H replacement of other parts, see your DOLMAR service center. Accessories (not delivered with the chain saw) Pos. DOLMAR-No. Qty. Denomination 25 953 100 090...
  • Page 44 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DOLMAR POWER PRODUCTS PO Box 5007 Alpharetta GA 30005-5007...

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