Dolmar PS-32 Instruction Manual

PS-32 C
PS-32 C TLC
Owner’s and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Chain Saws
Manuel d’emploi et de sécurité
de tronçonneuses thermiques
Manual de empleo y de seguridad
para motosierras
WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Owner’s and Safety Manual.
Improper use can cause serious injury!
ATTENTION!
Suivez toujours les conseils de sécurité du présent manuel d’emploi et de sécurité. Une utilisation incorrecte de la
tronçonneuse peut entraîner des blessures graves!
¡ADVERTENCIA!
Observe siempre las instrucciones de seguridad contenidas en el manual. Lea y compenétrese con el contenido
del manual. El uso inadecuado de la motosierra puede causar lesiones de gravedad.

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ENGLISH
WARNING!
FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN DOLMAR 2-STROKE ENGINES!
Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting DOLMAR requirements are not
approved for use in DOLMAR 2-stroke gasoline engines!
USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:
Poor engine performance, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, improper clutch engagement, premature deterioration of fuel
lines, premature deterioration of gaskets, premature deterioration of carburetors.
USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND/OR 2-STROKE OILS NOT ACCORDING TO JASO FC OR ISO-L-EGD IN DOLMAR 2-STROKE
ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE
DOLMAR warrant to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment was designed, built, and equipped to conform
at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in
materials and workmanship which would cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period.
For the components listed under PARTS COVERED, the service dealer authorized by DOLMAR will, at no cost to you, make the necessary dia-
gnosis, repair, or replacement necessary to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. EPA regulations.
EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD
The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the initial purchaser and continues for a period of 2 years.
PARTS COVERED
Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty. Some of the parts listed below may require scheduled mainte-
nance and are warranted up to the rst scheduled replacement point for that part.
Fuel Metering System Ignition System
Carburetor and internal parts Spark plug
Fuel lter, if applicable Flywheel Magneto
Throttle stopper, if applicable Ignition Coil
Choke System, if applicable
Air Induction System Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
Pre lter, if exist Fuel hoses, clamps and sealing gaskets
Air lter, Air lter case, Intake manifold
Components with evaporative emissions
Fuel tank, Fuel tank cap
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service, take your engine to the nearest DOLMAR service Center authorized by DOLMAR. Bring your sales receipts indicating
date of purchase for this engine. The dealer of service authorized by DOLMAR will perform the necessary repairs or adjustments within a reaso-
nable amount of time and furnish you with a copy of the repair order. All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty become the property
of DOLMAR.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment (unless they were made by the service dealer authorized by DOLMAR during
a warranty repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services.
• The replacement parts used for required maintenance services.
• Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the engine or equipment, etc.
• Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty-eligible service being performed.
• Any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized parts due to use of non-authorized parts.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual.
DOLMAR recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, but DOLMAR cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the engine owner, you should however be aware that DOL-
MAR may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest service dealer authorized by DOLMAR when a problem exists.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact the DOLMAR Warranty service Department at
1-888-OPE-PART or [e-mail] for the information.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY:
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
You are responsible for the proper maintenance of the engine. You should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the performance
of regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner
of the engine. DOLMAR reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly maintained. Warranty claims will not be
denied, however, solely because of the lack of required maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A SERVICE DEALER AUTHORIZED BY
DOLMAR. THE USE OF PARTS THATARE NOTEQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCEAND DURABILITY TOAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
If other than the parts authorized by DOLMAR are used for maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting emission control,
you should assure yourself that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized by DOLMAR in their per-
formance and durability.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM
All repair qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a service dealer authorized by DOLMAR. In the event that any emission-related
part is found to be defective during the warranty period, you shall notify DOLMAR Warranty service Department at 1-888-OPE-PART or info@
dolmar.com and you will be advised of the appropriate warranty service dealer or service providers where the warranty repair can be performed.

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WARNING !
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 POWER
PRODUCTS, PO Box 5007, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-5007, USA, Telephone 1-888-OPE-PART.
The PS-32 C and PS-32 CTLC will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage.Card-
board is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association Z62.1-03 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-04 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 “Multiposition small
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pression”
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operat-
ing hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours,
B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.
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
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PS-32 C, PS-32 C TLC
Contents Page
Delivery inventory .................................................... 4
Symbols................................................................... 4
Safety precautions..............................................5-16
Denomination of components................................ 17
Technical data........................................................ 18
Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket
guard
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain.........19-20
Tightening the saw chain ..................................20
Checking the chain tension............................... 21
Retightening the saw chain ............................... 21
Only for the QuickSet guide bar
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain.............. 22
Tensioning the saw chain.................................. 23
Checking the chain tension............................... 23
Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 23
Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard
(TLC)
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain.............. 24
Tightening the saw chain ..................................25
Checking the chain tension............................... 26
Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 26
For all models
Chain brake ........................................................... 26
Engaging the chain brake (braking) ....................... 26
Fuel / Refuelling ................................................27-28
Contents Page
Chain lubrication .................................................... 29
Starting the engine................................................. 30
Stopping the engine............................................... 30
Checking the chain brake ...................................... 31
Adjusting the carburetor......................................... 32
Sharpening the saw chain.................................33-34
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket guard......... 35
Cleaning the guide bar...........................................35
Replacing the saw chain ........................................ 36
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Replacing the spark plug .......................................38
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Replacing the starter cable .................................... 39
Replacing the return spring.................................... 39
Mounting the fan housing....................................... 39
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Replacing the suction head.................................... 40
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ...... 40
Instructions for periodic maintenance .................... 41
Service, spare parts and guarantee....................... 42
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 43
Extract from the spare parts list.........................44-45

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Further
symbols
see page 6.
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Delivery inventory
1. Chain saw
2. Guide bar
3. Saw chain
4. Chain protection cover
5. Universal wrench
6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment
7. Owner’s and Safety Manual (not shown)
In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the
delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.
Symbols
You will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Owner’s and Safety Manual:
Caution, kickback!
Chain brake
Fuel and oil mixture
Carburetor adjustment
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Saw chain oil
adjustment screw
First aid
Do not touch hot
surfaces!
Recycling
Read Owner’s and Safety Manual
and follow the warning and safety
precautions!
Particular care
and caution!
Forbidden!
Wear protective helmet,
eye and ear protection!
Wear protective
gloves!
No smoking!
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Stop engine!
Start engine
Combination switch,
Choke/ON/STOP
Safety position

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Safety precautions for chain saw operators
While operating the chain saw please observe the
following rules:
a) Contact of the guide bar nose with any object
should be avoided.
b) Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move
suddenly upward and backward, which may cause
serious or fatal injury.
c) Always operate the chain saw with both hands.
WARNING!
Readandfollowallsafetyprecautionsintheowner’s
manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in
serious injury. It is recommended to lend the chain
saw only to people who are experienced in working
with chain saws. Always hand over the Owner’s and
Safety Manual.
WARNING!
This chain saw is capable of severe kickback
that could result in serious injury to the operator.
Do not operate this chain saw unless you have
extraordinary cutting needs and experience in and
special training for dealing with kickback. Chain
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are available.
WARNING!
Kickbackmayoccurwhenthenoseortipoftheguide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. This contact
mayabruptly stopthesawchain andinsomecases
maycausea lightning fastreverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the user, or push
the guide bar back towards the operator. Kickback
may cause you to lose control of the saw.
As a chain saw user, you can take several steps to
reduce the risk of a kickback and potential injury.
A. Withabasicunderstandingofkickback,youcan
reduceoreliminatetheelementof surprise.Itisa
sudden surprise that contributes to accidents.
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hands, your right hand on the rear grip and
your left hand on the tubular handle, when the
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maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go!
C. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact the log, branch, or any
other obstructions which could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
D. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
E. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain.
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by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
Additional safety precautions
The following additional safety precautions must be
observed by all users of chain saws:
1. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
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protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head
protection devices.
3. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain
saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
4. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain
saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work
area.
5. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling tree.
6. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the engine is running.
7. Before you start the engine, make sure that the
saw chain is not contacting anything.
8. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped,
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the
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9. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, is
improperly adjusted, or is not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the throttle control trigger is
released.
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brush and saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
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12. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for springback so that you will not be struck when
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13. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
14. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated
areas.
15. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you
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16. All chain saw service, other than the items listed
in the owner’s manual maintenance instructions,
should be performed by DOLMAR. (For example,
if improper tools are used to remove the
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17. When transporting your chain saw, use the chain
protection cover.
18. Low kickback bars and low kickback chains are
designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury.
Ask your DOLMAR dealer about these devices.

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WARNING !
Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dan-
gerous. Careless or improper use of any chain saw
may cause serious or fatal injury.
HaveyourDOLMARdealershowyouhowtooperate
your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
WARNING!
Minors should never be allowed to use a chain
saw.
Bystanders,especiallychildrenandanimals should
not be allowed in the area where a chain saw is in
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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).
Donotlend your chainsawwithoutthisOwner’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.
WARNING !
Prolonged use of chain saws exposing the operator
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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 tis-
sue necrosis.
All DOLMAR saws are therefore provided with an
antivibrationsystemwhichisessentialforthoseusing
chain saws on a regular or sustained basis. Antivi-
bration systems do not guarantee that you will not
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this danger considerably. Nevertheless, continual
and regular users should observe their hands and
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medical advice immediately.
max. CKA 45
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max. CKA 40
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CUS
General Safety Precautions
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throttle chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It
is important that you read; fully understand and ob-
serve the following safety precautions and warnings.
Read the Owner’s Manual and the safety instructions
periodically.
Discription of symbols used on chain
saws:
CSA Standards Z62.1-03
Class 1A Z62.3-04
ANSI Standard B175.1-2000
SAE Standard SAE J335
Maximum Computed Kickback Angle
(CKA)* with using the chain brake when
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations (In this example the CKA is 40°).
The operator
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition and mental

(drugs, alcohol), which might impair vision, dexterity
or judgment.
Always use two hands when
operating the chain saw!
* 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.
Reduced Kickback Bar and
Chaincombinationthathasbeen
evaluated with the power head
to achieve kickback protection
(according to ANSI and CSA
standards).
Contact of the guide bar tip with
any object should be avoided!
Tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward
andbackward,which may cause
serious injury!
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°).
XXX.YYY.ZZZ
XXX.YYY.ZZZ
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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 attach-
ments supplied by DOLMAR or expressly approved
-

WARNING !
Bow guide bars substantially increase the potential
for kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the

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
engine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental
acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to
rotate.

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

By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep
chainandbarcoveredwiththechainguard.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
       
     

or anything that could become entangled with the saw
orbrush.Wearoverallsorjeanswith areinforcedcutting

Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and
sawchain.Heavy-duty,nonslipglovesimproveyourgrip
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

Continual and regular users should have their
hearing checked regularly.
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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.
DOLMARchain,guidebarandsprocketmustmatcheach
other (see the appropriate section in this manual).
WARNING!
Propertensionofthechainisextremelyimportant.In
ordertoavoid false settingthetensioningprocedure
mustbefollowedasdescribedinthismanual.Always
make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket
guard is (are) tightened securely after tensioning
the chain. Check chain tension once more after
having tightened the nuts and thereafter at regular
intervals(alwaysbefore startingtowork).Ifthechain

then tighten. Never try to tighten the chain while the
engine is running!
Fueling
Your DOLMAR saw uses on oil-gasoline mixture for fuel
(see chapter “Fuel” of this manual).

check for leakage.
Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during op-
eration.If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run

wiped away. Clothing with fuel on it has to be changed
immediately (this is a danger to your life!).
Avoidskin contactwith fuel.Neverloosenor removethe
cap of the fuel tank while the engine is running.
Starting
Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous be-

WARNING!
-
treme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
  

Fueling instructions
Fuel your chain saw in well ventilated areas or out-

before refueling. Select bare ground for fueling and
move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from fueling


in an open area. Maintain a good balance and secure
footing. Place your right foot through the rear handle


Be absolutely sure that guide bar and chain are clear of
you or all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground,becausewhentheenginestartsinsemi-throttle
position, engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch
to engage the sprocket and turn the chain which may
cause a kickback.
Never attempt to start the saw when the guide bar is
in a cut or kerf.
When you pull the starter grip, don’t wrap the starter
rope around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap
back,butguidethestarterropeslowlybacktopermitthe
rope to rewind properly. Failure to follow this procedure

the starter mechanism.

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Important adjustments
WARNING!
At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For di-
rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate
section of this instruction manual.
Do not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjust-
ment. Adjust the idle speed yourself according to
the appropriate section of this manual.
Have your DOLMAR dealer check your saw and
make proper adjustments or repairs.
Check the saw chain tension frequently, especially
just after installing a new chain. New chains may
stretch more during their initial use. A properly ad-
justed saw chain can be pulled freely around the
guide bar by hand without sagging. Always stop
the engine and wear gloves when checking or ad-
justing the chain tension.
Working conditions
Operate your chain saw only outdoors.Operate the saw
under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
WARNING!
       

is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy. Clear the area
where you are working.
WARNING!
Avoid stumbling onobstacles suchas stumps,roots
or rocks and watch out for holes or ditches. Be ex-
tremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven
ground. There is increased danger of slipping on
freshly debarked logs.
Cutting instructions

engine is running. Place your left hand on the tubular
handle and your right hand on grip and throttle lever.
Left-handers should follow these instructions too.
WARNING!
Do not operate your chain saw in semi-throttle po-
sition. Cutting in this position does not permit the
operator proper control of the saw or chain speed.
WARNING!
Never come too close to a rotating chain with your
hands or body.
WARNING!
Do not cut any material other than wood or
wooden objects.
Useyourchainsawforcuttingonly.Itisnotdesigned
for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other
objects.
When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does
not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, nails
         
         
kickback.



oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces
of your saw without having it slip out of your grip (see
section of reactive forces). Make sure your chain saw
handle and grip are in good condition and free of mois-
ture, pitch, oil or grease.
Always start a cut with the chain running at full speed
and the spike bar in contact with the wood.
WARNING!
Neverusethesawwithonehand.Youcannotcontrol
reactive forces (see pages 10 to 12) and may lose
control of the saw.
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Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is
clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is

Don’t put pressure on the saw when reaching the end
of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating
chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and
strike the operator or some other object. If the rotating
chain strikes some other object a reactive force (see
pages 11 to 13) may cause the chain to strike the op-
erator.
Reactive forces during the cut, including kickback
WARNING!
Reactive forces, that may occur during any cut are
kickback, pushback and pull-in. Reactive forces
can be dangerous! In any chain saw, the powerful
force used to cut wood can be reversed (and work
against the operator).
If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact
withanysolidobjectlikealogorbranchorispinched,
the reactive forces instantly occur. These reactive
forces may result in loss of control which may, in
turn, cause serious or fatal injury. An understanding
of the causes of these reactive forces may help you
avoid loss of control.
The most common reactive forces are
- kickback,
- pushback,
- pull-in.
In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain

any other insecure support. Never use the saw above

This reaction can occur in a fraction of a second and
under some circumstances, cause the guide bar and
chain to strike the operator with enough force to cause
severe or fatal injury.It may also occur during limbing.It
also occurs when the nose of the guide bar is pinched
unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material
          
plunge or boring cut.
The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more

       
Kickback:
Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the bar
nose contacts a solid object in the wood or is pinched

causes a rotational force of the chain saw in the direc
tionoppositetothechainmovement,mainlyintheplane

towards the operator.
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To avoid kickback
The best protection from personal-injury that may result
from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:
1.         
maintain a secure grip.
2. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at
all times.
3. Never bring the nose of the guide bar in contact
with any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose
of the guide bar. Be especially careful with small,

may easily catch the chain.
4. Don’t overreach.
5. Don’t cut above shoulder height.
6. Begin cutting and continue at full throttle.
7. Cut only one log at a time.
8. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut.
9. Do not attempt plunge cuts (see page 14) if you are
not experienced with these cutting techniques.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that
may cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.
11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly
sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times.
12. Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chain
saw.
thekickbackreaction.The typeofbarandsawchainyou
use is a factor in the force of the kickback reaction.
The speed of contact at which the cutter contacts
the object.
Kickback force increase with the rate of impact.
The contact angle between the nose of the bar
and the foreign object 
Kickback is most pronounced in the upper quadrant
of the bar nose.
DOLMAR chain types are designed to reduce kickback
forces.
The depth gauges:
Improper lowering of the depth gauges also increases
the risk of a kickback.
Saw chain cutter sharpness:
WARNING!
A dull improperly sharpened chain may increase
the risk of kickback. Always cut with a properly
sharpened chain.
Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury
DOLMAR have developed a special chain brake to
reduce the risk of kickbacks.
This chain brake increases the safety factor on the
job,e.g.whenthesawsuddenlybucksupwardsthechain

guard on the disengaging lever of the chain brake and
a scoop rear handle ensure that the operator’s hands
are fully protected at all times.

the guide bar nose increases. DOLMAR have devel-
oped guide bars with small nose radius, to reduce the
kickback tendency.
WARNING!
No chain brake prevents kickback.
These brakes are designed only to stop the chain,
if activated.
To ensure a proper operation of the chain brake, it
must be properly maintained. Furthermore, there
-
tor and the bar to ensure that the chain brake has

potential contact with the operator.
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To avoid pushback
1. Be alert toforces orsituations thatmaycause mate-
rial to pinch the top of the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar

27 and 33, pages 14 and 16), because the chain
can pinch.
Pull-in:
Pull-in occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar
is suddenly stopped. The chain on the bottom of the
bar stops when it is pinched, caught or encounters a

the chain pulls the saw forward, causing the operator
to lose control.
Pull-in frequently occurs when the spike bar of the
saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and
when the chain is not rotating at full speed before it
contacts the wood.
WARNING!

and saplings which may easily catch the chain and

To avoid pull-in
1. Alwaysstartacutwiththechainrotatingatfull speed
and the spike bar in contact with the wood.
2. Pull-in may also be prevented by using plastic
wedges to open the kerf or cut.
Cutting techniques
Felling
Felling is cutting down a tree.
Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions

The intended direction of the fall.
The neutral lean of the tree.
Any unusually heavy limb structure.
Surrounding trees and obstacles.
The wind direction and speed.
WARNING!
Always observe the general condition of the tree.
Look for decay and rot in the trunk. If it is rotted
inside, it could snap and fall toward the operator
while being cut.
Also look for broken or dead branches which could
vibrate loose and fall on the operator. When felling
on a slope, the operator should stand on the up-hill
side.
Pushback:
Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar
is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or en-
countersaforeignobjectinthewood.Thereactionofthe
chain drives the saw straight back toward the operator
causinglossofsawcontrol.Pushbackfre-quentlyoccurs

When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and

Informthepolice,utilitycompanyorrailwayauthority
before beginning to cut.
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1/5∅
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2"
(4cm)
45°
45°
= cutting down area
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45°
First clear the tree base and work area from interfering
limbs and brush and clean its lower portion an axe (see

When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree

Note:
The noise of your engine may drown any warning call.
Felling instructions:
Then, establish a path of escape and remove all ob-
stacles. This path should be opposite to the planned

An alternate path must also be selected. Place all tools
and equipment a safe distance away from the tree, but
not on the escape path. Then, determine the placement of the felling notch
       
termines the direction in which the tree will fall. It is
made perpendicular to the line of fall and should be as
close to the ground as possible. Cut the felling notch


it is deep. Make the felling notch very carefully.
If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest


Second cut
First cut
Direction of fall
Felling notch
Hinge
Felling cut
Hinge
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Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch

      
the chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut
         
Leave approximately 1/10 of the tree diameter uncut!

because you could lose control of the direction of the
fall. Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary
to control the direction of the fall.Wedges should be of
wood, light alloy or plastic - never of steel, which can
cause kickback and damage to the chain.
Always keep to the side of the falling tree. When the
         
bar and walk away on the pre-planned escape path.
Watch out for falling limbs.
WARNING!
Be extremely careful with partially fallen trees which
are poorly supported.
When the tree hangs or for some other reason does
not fall completely, set the saw aside and pull the
tree down with a cable winch, block and tackle or
tractor. If you try to cut it down with your saw, you
may be injured.
Sectioning Method
WARNING!
Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the
length of the guide bar requires use of either the
sectioning or plunge-cut method. These methods
are extremely dangerous because they involve
the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result
in kickback. Only properly trained professionals
should attempt these techniques.

with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Then,
using the bumper spike as a pivot, reposition the saw
for the next cut. Avoid repositioning the saw more than
necessary. When repositioning for the next cut, keep
the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to keep the
felling cut straight. If the saw begins to pinch, insert
a wedge to open the cut. On the last cut, do not cut
the hinge.
Plunge-Cut Method
Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of
the guide bar reauires the use of the plunge-cut method
before making the felling cut.
First, cut a large, wide notch. Make a plunge cut in the
center of the notch.
The plunge cut is made with the guide bar nose. Begin
the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of the guide

of the kerf is about the same as the width of the guide

the recess is to be cut.With the saw at full throttle, insert



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WARNING!
There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point.
Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of
thesaw.Tomakethefellingcut,followthesectioning
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experiencedwithachainsawplunge-cuttingshould
not be attempted. Seek the help of a professional.
Limbing
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.
WARNING!
There is an extreme danger of kickback during the
limbing operation. Do not work with the nose of the
bar.Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the
log or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Do
not stand on a log while limbing it - you may slip or
the log may roll.
Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs to support

top of the limb. Do not underbuck freely hanging
limbs.A pinch may result or the limb may fall, caus-
ing loss of control.If a pinch occurs, stop the engine
and remove the saw, by lifting the limb.
WARNING!
Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under
tension. The limbs could spring back toward the
operator and cause loss of control of the saw or
injury to the operator.
Bucking
Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
WARNING!
1. When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make
sure the log will not roll down-hill. If on a slope,

Watch out for rolling logs.
WARNING!
2. Cut only one log at a time.
WARNING!
3. Shattered wood should be cut very carefully.

in the direction of the operator of the saw.
WARNING!

Neverpermitanotherpersontoholdthelog.Never
hold the log with your leg or foot.
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Maintenance and Repair
Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely or securely assembled.
Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the
appropriate section of this manual.
WARNING !
Alwaysstoptheengineandmakesurethatthechain
is stopped before commencing any maintenance
or repair work or cleaning the saw. Allow the chain
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 Chain saws with catalytic converter
take longer to cool down!
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not
describedinthismanual.Havesuchworkperformed
by your DOLMAR service shop only.
Maintaining and storing the saw
Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated;
replace worn sprockets or chains.
Keep the chain sharp.You can spot a dull chain when
easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks
appear on the wood.
Keep the chain at proper tension.Tighten all nuts, bolts
and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws
after each use.
Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean.
Store saws in a high or locked place, away from
children.
WARNING!
5. Logs under strain require special attention to
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made on the compression side to relieve the
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cut is then made as shown. If the saw pinches,
stop the engine and remove it from the log.
WARNING!
6. Only properly trained professionals should work
in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are
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WARNING!
7. Dragthe logsinto aclear areabeforecutting.Pull
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1. Relieving cut
2. Cross cut
Te nsion side
Pressure side
1. Relieving cut
2. Cross cut
Te nsion side
Pressure side
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Denomination of components
2 31
4
6
5
7
9
1314 1112 10
8
1615
17 18
19
20
22
23 21
2425
26
1Handle
2 Cover
3Hood lock
4 Tubular handle
5 Hand guard (release for chain brake)
6 
7Spike bar
8Chain tensioning screw
9Retaining nuts
10 Chain catcher
11 Sprocket guard
12 Adjusting screw for oil pump (bottom side)
13 Fuel pump (Primer)
14 
15 Starter grip
16 Combination switch (Choke / ON / Stop)
17 Throttle lever
18 Safety locking button
19 Rear hand guard
20 Fuel tank cap
21 Adjusting screws for carburetor
22 Fan housing with starting assembly
23 Oil tank cap
24 Chain (Blade)
25 Guide bar
26 Sprocket guard quick tensioner (TLC)

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PS-32 C PS-32 C TLC
Stroke volume cu. in (cm)31.95 (32)
Bore inch (mm) 1.50 (38)
Stroke inch (mm) 1.11 (28.2)
Max. power at speed hp / rpm 1.8 / 10,000
Max. torque at speed Nm /rpm 1.6 / 7,000
Idling speed / max. engine speed with bar and chain rpm 2,800 / 12,800
Coupling speed rpm 4,100
Sound pressure level at the operator´s ear at full load according
to ANSI B 175.1
dB (A) 102
Sound pressure level at the bystanders position (50 ft/15 m
distance) according to ANSI B 175.1
dB (A) 77.5
Carburetor Type diaphragm carburator
Ignition system Type electronic
Spark plug Type NGK CMR7A-5
or spark plug Type --
Electrode gap inch (mm) .020 (0.5)
Fuel consumption at max. load per ISO 7293 kg/h 0.68
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Fuel tank capacity  13.5
Chain oil tank capacity  9.5
Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil)
- when using DOLMAR synthetic oil 50 : 1
- when using other synthetic oils (oil quality must be JASO
FC or ISO-L-EGD)
50 : 1
Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback
Sprocket pitch inch 3/8
Number of teeth Z 6
Chain type see the Extract from the spare-parts list
Pitch / gauge inch / (mm) 3/8 / 0.050 (1.3) / 3/8 / 0.043 (1.1)
Guide bar, length of a cut inch / (cm) 12, 14, 16 (30, 35, 40)
Guide-bar type see the Extract from the spare-parts list
Weight (fuel tank empty, without chain, guide bar and accessories) lbs (kg) 9.1 (4.1) 9.4 (4.2)
WARNING:
This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that coult result in serious injury to the user. Do not operate this chain
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Technical data

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5 7
654
1
2
3
Putontheguidebar(7).Makesurethatthepin(5)ofthechain
tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar.
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for
the following work.
Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the fol-
lowing steps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain:
Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in
direction of arrow.
Unscrew retaining nuts (2).
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PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Onlyformodelswithfasteningnuts
on the sprocket guard
CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, al-
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spark plug (see “Replacing the spark plug”). Always wear
protective gloves!
CAUTION:
Start the chain saw only after having assembled it com-
pletely and inspected.
Turnchaintensioningscrew(4)totheleft(counter-clockwise)
until the pin (5) of the chain tensioner is underneath the
threaded pin (6).

20
2
4
12
32
10
8
9
911
Replace the sprocket guard (3).
IMPORTANT:
Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher
(12).
Tighten the nuts (2) only hand-tight to begin with.
Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8).
CAUTION:
Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and
the disc.
Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove
(10) on the guide bar.
CAUTION:
Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must
point in the direction of the arrow!
Tightening the saw chain
Turn the chain tensioning screw (4) to the right (clockwise)
until the saw chain catches in the groove on the lower side
of the guide bar (see circle).
Slightlylifttheendoftheguidebarandturnthechainadjusting
screw (4) to the right (clockwise) until the chain rests against
the bottom side of the guide bar.
While still holding up the tip of the guide bar, tighten the
retaining nuts (2) with the universal wrench.
Pull the chain (9) around the sprocket nose (11) of the guide
bar in the direction of the arrow.