The PS-350, 420 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).
WARNING !
Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Before operating a chain saw or other DOLMAR products it is important that you read, fully understand and
carefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and
is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions are
described in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from DOLMAR POWER
PRODUCTS, PO Box 5007, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-5007, USA, Telephone 1-888-OPE-PART.
Contents
Page
Delivery inventory
4
Symbols
4
Safety precautions
5-6
Denomination of components
17
Technical data
8
Only for Models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
9-6
Tightening the saw chain
0
Checking the chain tension
Retightening the saw chain
Only for Models with QuickSet guide bar
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
Tensioning the saw chain
Checking the chain tension
Retensioning the saw chain
Models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
4
Tightening the saw chain
5
Checking the chain tension
6
Retensioning the saw chain
6
Chain brake
6
Engaging the chain brake
6
Fuel / Refuelling
27-28
Contents
Page
Chain lubrication
9
Starting the engine
0
Stopping the engine
0
Checking the chain brake
Working in winter
Adjusting the carburetor
Sharpening the saw chain
-4
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior
5
Cleaning the guide bar
5
Replacing the saw chain
6
Cleaning the air filter
37
Replacing the spark plug
8
Checking the muffler screws
38
Replacing the starter cable
9
Replacing the return spring
9
Mounting the fan housing
9
Cleaning the cylinder area
40
Replacing the fuel filter
40
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 40
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 4
Service, spare parts and guarantee
4
Troubleshooting
4
Extract from the spare parts list
44-45
This product complies with:
American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association
Z6.-0 chain saw safety standard.
Z6.-04 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers
SAEJ 5-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression”
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operat-
ing hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours,
B= 5 hours, and A= 00 hours.
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the
assembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the acci-
dent prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,
despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting
satisfaction from this first-rate product.
PS-350, PS-420