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Installing or re moving saw chain
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before installing or removing
the saw chain.
• Always wear gloves when installing or removing the
saw chain.
Loosen the screws with a screwdriver. Remove the
sprocket guard. (Fig. 3)
Loosen the bolt with the he x wrench provided. Remove
the guide bar. (Fig. 4)
Fit the saw chain over the guide bar. Notice that the cut-
ters must be facing the revolving (arrow) direction.
(Fig. 5)
Fit the saw chain over the sprocket. Install the guide bar
so that its concave portion will contact the saw chain ten-
sion adjusting spring. (Fig. 6)
Tighten the bolt to secure the guide bar. Install the
sprocket guard and tighten the screws to secure it.
Lubrication (Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before lubricating the saw
chain.
• Always use vegetable oil when pruning fruit trees. Min-
eral oil may harm trees.
Lubricate the whole saw chain evenly before each use .
Also lubricate it whene ver replacing a fully discharged
battery cartridge with a charged one.
Switch action (Fig. 8)
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the “OFF” position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop .
Carry ing to ol (Fig. 9)
Always remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
cover the guide bar with the scabbard before carrying the
tool. Also co ver the battery cartridge with the battery
cover.
Pruning trees
CAUTION:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the motor is operating.
• Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands w hen the
motor is running.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
Bring the tip guard/front face of housing into contact with
the branch to be cut before switching on. Cutting without
bringing the tip guard/front face of housing into contact
with the branch may cause the guide bar to wobble,
resulting in injury to operator. (Fig. 10 & 11)
When cutting thick br anches, first make a shallow under-
cut and then mak e the finish cut from the top. (Fig. 12)
If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the
branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut. If
you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a
shallow undercut, the branch may splinter. (Fig. 13)
If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single
stroke:
– Apply light pressure to the handle and continue saw-
ing and
– draw the chain saw back a little; then
– apply the spike a little lower and
– finish the cut by raising the handle. (Fig. 14)
Adjusting saw chain tension (Fig. 15 & 16)
The saw chain may become loose after many hours of
use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use. Grasp the saw chain in the middle of the
guide bar and lift up. The gap between the guide bar and
the tie strap of the saw chain should be approx. 2 – 3
mm. If the gap is not approx. 2 – 3 mm, slightly loosen
the bolt which secures the guide bar. The gap will be
automatically adjusted to approx. 2 – 3 mm by the saw
chain tension adjusting spring. Then tighten the bolt
securely after making sure that gap is approx. 2 – 3 mm.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
• Always wear glov es when performing any inspection or
maintenance.
• Please ha ve your saw chain sharpened at a Dolmar
Authorized Service Center or replace with a new one if
your saw chain does not cut correctly.
Cleaning guide bar (Fig. 17)
Chips a nd sawdust will build up in the guide bar groove,
clogging it and impairing oil flow. Always clean out the
chips and sawdust when sharpening or replacing the saw
chain.
Storing tool
Clean the tool before storing. Remove any chips and
sawdust from the tool after removing the chain cover.
After cleaning the tool, run it under no load. Then remove
the battery cartridge from the tool and lubricate the saw
chain and guide bar.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Dolmar
A u thorized Service Center.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Dolmar tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance f o r more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Dolmar service center.
• Hex wrenc h
• Scabbard
• Round file
• Chain oil
• Various type of Dolmar genuine batteries and chargers