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Improper use can cause serious injury! Preserve this Manual carefully! WARNING! 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...
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If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by DOLMAR according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the warranty period.
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(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.
Fuel / Refuelling............ 28-29 The PS-35 C and PS-35 C TLC 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).
Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. 7.
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.
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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.
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Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and ments supplied by DOLMAR or expressly approved by saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip DOLMAR for use with the specific saw are authori- and protect your hands. zed. WARNING !
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Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and check for leakage. "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this manual. DOLMAR 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).
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When starting a cut, the blade can slip to the side or jump slightly. This depends on the wood and the condition of Have your DOLMAR dealer check your saw and make the chain. Therefore, always hold the chain saw with proper adjustments or repairs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 re move (fig.
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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.
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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.
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Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. Have such work performed by your DOLMAR service shop only. WARNING! 5. Logs under strain require special attention to pre- Maintaining and storing the saw vent the saw from pinching.
Indicate when ordering spare parts! DOLMAR PS-35 C Serial number 16" (400mm) 2014.03 123456 Year of manufacture 511.492.756 4 12.040.661 DOLMAR GmbH, 22045 Hamburg, Germany Made in Germany XXX.XXX.XXX Typ 125 15 Starter grip 1 Handle 16 Combination switch (Choke / ON / Stop)
13,5 Chain oil tank capacity floz Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil) - when using DOLMAR High Performance oil 50 : 1 - when using other synthetic oils (oil quality must be JASO FC or ISO EGD) 50 : 1 Chain brake...
PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard 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-...
Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8). 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 (11) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow.
Checking the chain tension STOP The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand. While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking the chain tension the engine must be switched...
Only for the QuickSet guide bar 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.
Pull the chain (6) around the sprocket nose (8) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Replace the sprocket guard (3). IMPORTANT: Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (9). Tighten the nuts (2) only hand-tight to begin with. Tensioning the saw chain Turn the QuickSet chain tensioner (10) to the right (clockwise) using the combination tool, until the saw chain guide elements...
Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard (TLC) 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-...
Pull the chain (8) around the sprocket nose (10) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Align hole on sprocket guard (4) with the pin (11). Turn the chain tensioner (3, see ”Tightening the saw chain”) to bring the chain tensioner pin (12) into alignment with the hole in the guide bar.
Checking the chain tension STOP The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand. While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking the chain tension the engine must be switched...
980 008 211 20 l order number 980 008 213 The chain oil BIOTOP sold by DOLMAR is made of special vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of granted the "blue angel"...
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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 chain oil again. In case of damage caused by using waste tended period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a small amount of regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then oil or unappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be...
Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri - ca tion. 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”).
Starting the engine Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as- sembled and checked! Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) 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.
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.
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!
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.
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Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round file for sharpening. Standard round files are unsuitable. Type 492: Saw chain round file, dia. 5/32” (4.0 mm) Type 290: Saw chain round file, dia. 11/64” (4.5 mm). The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow).
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.
Replacing the saw chain CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw (see the Extract from the spare-parts list)! Check the sprocket before mounting a new chain. Worn out sprockets (8) may damage the new chain and must therefore be replaced.
Cleaning the air filter CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air filter. Insert the universal wrench vertically through the slotted plug (*). Loosen the scew (1) counter-clockwise and remove the hood (2).
Unscrew 3 screws (11) and remove the upper half of the muf- fler (12). Note: For saw models with catalytic converters (PS-35 C, PS-35 C TLC), remove the converter along with the upper muffler half. The screws on the bottom muffler half (13) are now accessible, and it is possible to check them for tightness.
Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Unscrew three screws (1). Remove fan housing (2). Remove the air guide (3) from the fan housing. CAREFUL! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (7) if the return spring is under tension. If the starter cable is to be replaced although it is not broken, it will be necessary to first de-tension the cable drum return spring (13).
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 (15) can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air.
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.
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 in position, fault or short-circuit in the wiring, Spark plug cap or spark plug defective...
Extract from the spare parts list PS-35 C Use only original DOLMAR parts. For repairs and PS-35 C TLC replacement of other parts, see your DOLMAR service center. 30/31...
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Extract from the spare parts list PS-35 C Use only original DOLMAR parts. For repairs and PS-35 C TLC 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...
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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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