User manual DOLMAR ES-140 PARTS LIST 3-00

[. . . ] They are equipped with numerous state-of-the-art safety devices, are light, handy and can be put into operation immediately wherever electric power is provided. In order to guarantee the optimal function and performance of your electric chain saw and to ensure your personal safety we would request you to perform the following: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the electric chain saw into operation for the Þrst time and strictly observe the safety regulations. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Table of contents Page Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the instruction manual: Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Delivery inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Store the saw in a secure, dry, lockable room out of reach of children. For storing the electric chain saw over a long period of time or shipping it the oil tank must be completely emptied. Only use approved and marked containers for transporting and storing chain oil. For performing maintenance works switch of the electric chain saw, pull out the power supply plug and secure it (21). Before starting to work, always make sure that the saw is in safe working order, in particular the chain brake and run-out brake. Make sure that the saw chain is always sharpened and tightened correctly (22). Have the chain brake and run-out brake inspected regularly (see "Chain brake, run-out brake"). Regularly check the cable to the power supply for damage of the covering. If the plastic case is damaged, have it immediately repaired by a skilled person. Regularly check the tank cap for tightness. Do not use the saw if the ON/OFF switch is defective. Using your right hand, guide the saw chain into the upper guide groove (8) of the guide bar. The cutting edges of the saw chain on the top of the guide bar must point in the direction of the arrow! D 10 6 9 8 Using your left hand, lightly press the guide bar against the holder on the housing and guide the saw chain (9) around the nose sprocket (10) on the guide bar. While doing this, pull the saw chain slightly in the direction shown by the arrow. 9 10 E Line up the hole in the sprocket guard with the threaded pin (11). Turn the chain tensioning screw (H/14) to align the chain tensioning pin (12) with the hole in the guide bar. 11 12 3 F First press the sprocket guard (3) into the mounting (13) and then push it onto the threaded pin (11). 13 3 G Tightening the saw chain Firmly push in and simultaneously turn the sprocket guard quick tightener (2, clockwise) in order to screw on the sprocket guard (3), but do not tighten it yet. Lift the tip of the guide bar slightly and turn the chain tensioner (14) clockwise until the saw chain engages in the guide groove on the lower side of the guide bar (see the circle). Push in the sprocket guard quick tightener (2) again and tighten by turning clockwise. 2 14 2 Release the sprocket guard quick tightener (2) (remove pressure) until it turns freely, then fold it in as shown in the illustration. H 11 Checking the chain tension The chain has the proper tension when it lies against the bottom edge of the guide bar and can be easily pulled by hand about 2-4 mm (about 1/8") up from the guide bar. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use!When checking the chain tension the motor must be switched off and the power supply plug pulled out. If the chain is too loose: Loosen the sprocket guard quick tightener by about a quarter turn. Tighten the chain as described under "Tighteneing the saw chain. " HINT: Use 2 or 3 saw chains alternately for even wear of the chains, sprocket and guide bar running surfaces. In order to guarantee a uniform wear of the groove in the bar the bar should be turned over whenever replacing the chain. I Chain brake These models come with a chain brake as standard equipment. [. . . ] We ask for your understanding that we cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by: · · · · · · · · · · · · Disregard of the instruction manual. Non-performance of the required maintenance and cleaning instructions. Obvious overload due to permanent excess of the upper limits of capacity. Use of guide bars and saw chains which have not been approved. [. . . ]