Troubleshooting
Warning: Unplug the pruner before any maintenance. Electrical shock or a contact with the rotating chain might cause
severe injuries or fatal accidents.
Fault
Cause
Troubleshooting
The pruner runs but is not cutting
The chain is fitted in reverse on the guide bar
Refer to the assembly of guide bar and chain
The pruner will cut only if the speed is
high, result is only chips with several
larger parts.
The chain is blunt
Refer to the saw chain sharpening
The pruner runs slowly and remains
slightly jammed.
Too low voltage
The extension cable core wire not dimensioned
sufficiently (see Extension Cables
).
On the starter being pushed, the motor
will not start
1.
The switch fuse was not pushed in to
release the starter
2.
The extension cable coupling released
3.
Automatic fuse or switch open
4. Warn
motor
brushes
5.
An electric circuit on the unit opens
1.
Push the starter fuse before pushing the
starter
2.
Check cable coupling
3.
Check automatic fuse or switch
4.
Call authorised servicing centre
5.
Call authorised servicing centre
The motor runs but the chain will not run
Faulty sprocket wheel
Call authorised servicing centre
No oil is supplied to the chain
1.
Guide bar oil tank plugged
2.
Oil too thick
1.
Remove the guide bar and clean the oil
tank
2.
Use the right oil. (see Oil tank refill)
The chain gets loosen from the guide
bar
1. Chain
slackened
2.
Guide bar and chain misassembled
1.
Tighten the chain see Chain Tension set-
up (p. 28)
2.
see Guide Bar and Chain Installation
The unit is smoking
The unit is faulty. Do not use it
Call authorised servicing centre
Oil leaking from the unit
Oil tank cover not closed
Tighten the oil tank cover.
Notice: Empty the oil tank while the unit is out of
use
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