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Instructions for periodic maintenance
To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per-
formed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the
prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents!
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.
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a special work
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shop equipped with special tools and testing devices.
We therefore recommend that you consult a DOLMAR service center for all work not described in this instruction manual.
The DOLMAR service centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-
effective solutions and advise you in all matters.
Please contact your nearest service center. Should you however not have an adress for a DOLMAR service center then please
contact the DOLMAR general trading company (see last page) who will gladly provide you with the adress of your nearest DOLMAR
service center.
General
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Saw chain
Sharpen regulary, replace in good time
27-28
Chain brake
Have inspected regularly at an authorized service center
Guide bar
Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces
Replace in good time
21, 30
Starter cable
Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
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Before each start
Saw chain
Inspect for damage and sharpness
27-28
Check chain tension
21
Guide bar
Check for damage
Chain lubrication
Functional check
24
Chain brake
Functional check
25
OFF switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check
25
Fuel/oil tank
cap
Check for tightness and lekages
23
Every day
Air filter
and
filter hood
Clean (more often if necessary)
31
Guide bar
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore
30
Guide bar support
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove
24, 29
Idle speed
Check (chain must not run)
26
Every week
Fan housing
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
17, 34
Cylinder area
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
34
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
32
Muffler
Check tightness of mounting
, clean spark arrester screen
32, 34
Chain guide
Check
20
Screws an nuts
Check their condition an that they are firmly secured
Every 3 months
Fuel filter
Replace
30
Fuel, oil tanks
Clean
Annually
Chain saw
Check at an authorized service center
Catalytic muffler
Check at an authorized service center
Storage
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Guide bar/chain
Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar
30
Fuel, oil tanks
Empty and clean
Carburetor
Run empty
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