Dolmar PS-35 C User Manual

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Operator’s and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Chain Saws
WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Operator’s and Safety Manual.
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
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 vapour 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 ISO-L-EGD IN DOLMAR
2-STROKE ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
PS-35 C
PS-35 C TLC

Dolmar PS-35 C Specifications

General

Bar Length	35 cm (14")
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Power Output	2.3 HP
Oil Tank Capacity	0.28 L
Chain Gauge	0.050"

Summary

Chain Saw Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Operators

Essential rules for safe operation of the chain saw.

Additional Safety Precautions

Further safety measures to be observed by all chain saw users.

General Safety Precautions and Operator Information

General Safety Precautions

Covers hazards like kickback angles and general safe use.

Chain Saw Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for initiating chain saw operation.

Fueling Procedures

Instructions for safely mixing and adding fuel to the saw.

Engine Starting

Adjustments, Working Conditions, and Cutting Instructions

Important Adjustments

Cutting Instructions

Techniques and precautions for effective wood cutting.

Reactive Forces and Kickback

Reactive Forces During Cutting

Explains dangerous forces like kickback, pushback, and pull-in.

Kickback Explained

Details how kickback occurs and its potential consequences.

Kickback Avoidance and Chain Maintenance

To Avoid Kickback

Steps to prevent kickback situations and injuries.

Devices for Reducing Kickback Risk

Pushback, Pull-in, and Felling Techniques

Pushback and How to Avoid It

Explains pushback and methods to prevent it.

Pull-in and How to Avoid It

Describes pull-in and techniques to prevent it.

Felling Techniques

Introduction to felling trees safely.

Felling Instructions

Felling Instructions

Detailed steps for safely felling a tree.

Advanced Cutting Methods

Sectioning Method

Plunge-Cut Method

Bucking and Limbing Safety

Bucking

Instructions for cutting logs into sections.

Limbing

Procedures for removing branches from a fallen tree.

Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance and Repair

Putting Into Operation

Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

Step-by-step guide to install the guide bar and chain.

Saw Chain Tensioning

Tightening the Saw Chain

Chain Tension Checks and Adjustments

Checking the Chain Tension

QuickSet Guide Bar Installation

Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (QuickSet)

QuickSet Chain Tensioning

Tensioning the Saw Chain (QuickSet)

TLC Guide Bar Installation

Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (TLC)

TLC Chain Tightening

Tightening the Saw Chain (TLC)

Chain Brake and Chain Tension

Chain Brake Operation

Information on the inertia chain brake system.

Engaging and Releasing Chain Brake

How to engage and disengage the chain brake.

Fuel and Lubrication Information

Fuel and Fuel Mixture

Correct ratio and type of oil for fuel mixture.

Chain Oil Recommendations

Refueling and Lubrication Procedures

Refueling and Chain Lubrication

Chain Lubrication Checks and Adjustments

Checking the Chain Lubrication

Adjusting the Chain Lubrication

Engine Starting and Stopping

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine (cold and warm starts).

Stopping the Engine

Chain Brake Check

Checking the Chain Brake

Procedure to test the functionality of the chain brake.

Adjusting the Carburetor

Adjusting the Carburetor

Chain Sharpening Procedures

Sharpening the Saw Chain

When and how to sharpen the saw chain.

Proper Sharpening Techniques

Guidelines for correct chain sharpening techniques.

Chain Sharpening Tools and Techniques

Files and How to Work with Them

Using specific files and holders for chain sharpening.

Replacing the Saw Chain

Replacing the Saw Chain

Air Filter Maintenance

Cleaning the Air Filter

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Instructions for Periodic Maintenance

A comprehensive schedule for regular maintenance tasks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting Guide

Common malfunctions, their possible causes, and observations.