1). Never let the saw run unattended. Store it in a locked place away from children. Fill the fuel tank to 7/8 th full (see storing the saw). Do not lend your chain saw without this Owner’s and Safety Manual. Be sure that anyone using your saw understands the information given. Proper use of a chain saw involves 1. the operator 2. the saw 3. the use of the saw. Discription of symbols used on chain saws: CSA Standards Z62.1-03 C US Class 1B Z62.3-04 ANSI Standard B175.1-2000 SAE Standard SAE J335 max. CKA 40Omax. CKA 45O Maximum Computed Kickback Angle (CKA)* without using the chain brake when using the recommended bar and chain combinations (In this example the CKA is 45°). MaximumComputed Kickback Angle (CKA)* with using the chain brake when using the recommended bar and chain combinations (In this example the CKA is 40°). Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided! Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury! Always use two hands when operating the chain saw! Reduced Kickback Bar and Chaincombinationthathasbeen evaluated with the power head to achieve kickback protection (according to ANSI and CSAstandards). * The Computed Kickback Angle is a calculated value from energies measured on a test bench.It is not the angle of the guide bar moved upward in case of a KICKBACK. The operatorPhysical Condition You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol), which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. XXX.YYY.ZZZ XXX.YYY.ZZZ 2 WARNING ! Prolonged use of chainsaws exposing the operator tovibrationsmayproduceWhitefingerdisease(Ray naud’s phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand’s ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. All DOLMAR saws are therefore provided with an antivibration system which is essential for those using chain saws on a regular or sustained basis. Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you willnot sustainWhitefingerdisesase,however,they reduce this danger considerably. Nevertheless, continual and regular users should observe their hands and fingers and in case of any abnormal symptoms, seek medical advice immediately. 3 4 The saw Parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of parts see page 17. WARNING ! Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attachments supplied by DOLMAR or expressly approved by DOLMAR for use with the specific saw are authorized. WARNING ! Bow guide bars substantially increase the potential for kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the greater kickback zone of the bow design. Bow guide bars are not recommended for use on DOLMAR chain saws nor are they approved by the ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard. The use of the saw Transporting the chain saw WARNING! Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the en- gine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to rotate. Avoid touching the hot muffler. By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must be stopped and the saw must be in the proper position. The chain protection cover should be over the chain and the guide bar must point backwards. When carrying your saw the bar should be behind you (fig. 4). By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw. Make sure the saw in not exposed to heat or sparks. Proper clothing Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, or anything that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or jeans with a reinforced cutting resistant insert (fig. 3). Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands. Wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection Good footing is most important in chain saw work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their use reduces the risk of eye and facial injury. Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear noise protection equipment (ear plugs or ear muffs) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly. 6 5 10 feet 5a 6a Chain saw operating instructions For assembly follow the procedure in the appropriate section "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this manual. DOLMAR chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other (see the appropriate section in this manual). WARNING! Proper tension of the chain ...