Dolmar ES-154 Manual De Instrucciones página 13

7. Do not carry out maintenance or repair work other
than that described in this instruction manual. Any
other work must be carried out by authorized service
centers.
8. Only use genuine replacement parts and accessories
intended for your model of saw. The use of other parts
increases the risk of accident.
9. We accept no responsibility for accidents or damage
should non-approved bars, saw chains or other
replacement parts or accessories be used.
First aid
Do not work alone. Always work within shouting
distance of a second person.
1. Always keep a first-aid box to hand. Replace any
items taken from it immediately.
2. Should you request assistance in the event of an
accident, state the following:
• Where did the accident happen?
• What happened?
• How many persons are injured?
• What injuries do they have?
• Who is reporting the accident?
NOTE:
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to
excessive vibration may experience injury to blood
vessels or the nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in
the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness),
tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour
or of the skin.
If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.
DESIGNATION OF PARTS
(Nut model: the sprocket cover is tightened by nuts.)
For Model ES-154, ES-164, ES-174, ES-184, ES-2131,
ES-2136, ES-2141, ES-2146 (Fig. 5)
(Lever model: the sprocket cover is tightened by lever.)
For Model ES-154 TLC, ES-164 TLC, ES-174 TLC,
ES-184 TLC, ES-2131 TLC, ES-2136 TLC,
ES-2141 TLC, ES-2146 TLC (Fig. 6)
(For all models) (Fig. 7)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing sprocket cover
To remove the sprocket cover, perform the following
steps:
(For nut models) (Fig. 8)
Loosen the nut.
(For lever models) (Fig. 9)
Press and fully open the lever until it stops.
Turn the lever counterclockwise.
To install the sprocket cover, perform the above steps in
reverse.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
• Always wear gloves when installing or removing the
saw chain.
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow mark
on the chain shows the direction of the chain. (Fig. 10)
2. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of the guide
bar and the other end of it around the sprocket.
3. Place the guide bar on the chain saw.
4. Align the tension slide with the hole of the guide bar.
(Fig. 11)
5. Place the sprocket cover so that the hooks fit
alongside the holes and the pin fits its counterpart on
the sprocket cover. (Fig. 12)
6. Tighten the nuts or turn the lever clockwise fully to
secure the sprocket cover, then loosen it a bit for
tension adjustment. (Fig. 13 & 14)
7. Turn the chain adjusting screw / dial to adjust the saw
chain tension.
(See the chapter on "Adjusting saw chain tension" for
procedure.)
8. Tighten the nuts or turn the lever clockwise to secure
the sprocket cover.
To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
9. Loosen the sprocket cover.
10. (For nut models) Turn the chain adjusting screw
counterclockwise to release the saw chain tension.
(For lever models) Turn the adjusting dial to "-"
direction to loosen the saw chain tension. (Fig. 15 &
16)
11. Remove the sprocket cover.
12. Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain
saw.
Adjusting saw chain tension
The saw chain may become loose after many hours of
use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Loosen the sprocket cover lightly.
2. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly.
3. Turn the adjusting screw/dial to adjust saw chain
tension. (Fig. 17 & 18)
4. Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw
chain fits in the guide bar rail (see circle).
5. Keep holding the guide bar lightly, tighten the sprocket
cover after adjusting the chain tension. Make sure that
the saw chain does not loose at lower side.
Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower side
of the bar.
CAUTION:
• Do not tighten the saw chain too much. Excessively
high tension of saw chain may cause breakage of saw
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