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,
4680 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096, USA, Telephone 1-888-OPE-PART.
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.
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 accident
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. The following industrial property rights apply: GSM MR 11414, GBM
9212059, GBM 29616652.
Contents
Delivery inventory
Symbols
Safety precautions
Denomination of components
Technical data
Approved bar and chain combinations
Mounting the guide bar, saw chain
Checking the chain tension
Safety chain brake
Fuel / Refuelling
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
Checking the safety chain brake
Checking the chain lubrication
The DOLMAR PS-340/341/400/401 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 !
Canadian Standards Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
DOLMAR PS-340, PS-341, PS-400, PS-401
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Z62.1-95 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression"
Contents
Adjusting the carburetor
Working in winter
Sharpening the saw chain
Cleaning the guide bar
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket
Replacing the suction head
Replacing the saw chain
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen
Cleaning the air filter
Replacing the spark plug
Instructions for periodic maintenance
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Troubleshooting
Extract from the spare parts list
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