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TROUBLESHOOTING
OBSERVED FAULT
Saw runs, but does not cut.
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.
Cutting produces only sawdust with few
large chips.
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily.
Motor of saw does not run when you
squeeze trigger.
Motor of saw runs, but chain does not
move.
Chain does not get oil.
Chain comes off guide bar.
Saw smokes.
Saw leaks oil.
Chain brake does not stop saw chain.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain assembled backwards on guide
bar.
Chain is dull.
Low power supply voltage.
Switch lockout not pressed in to release
trigger.
Chain brake activated.
Extension cord connections
loose.
Open line fuse or circuit
breaker.
Bad motor brushes.
Open wiring circuit on saw.
Gear train failure.
Clogged oil slot in guide bar.
Oil is too thick.
Chain is loose.
Guide bar and chain not assembled
right.
Saw damaged. Do not use saw.
Oil cap is not secure.
Brake failure.
!
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING
Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury
or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with
moving chain.
REMEDY
See Assembly, page 6.
See Sharpening Your Saw Chain,
page 12.
Extension cord wire size too
small. See Extension Cords, page 8.
Press in switch lockout before squeez-
ing trigger.
Release trigger and move front hand
guard back towards rear of saw.
Check cord connections.
Check line fuse or circuit
breaker.
Contact authorized service person.
Contact authorized service person.
Contact authorized service person.
Remove guide bar and clean oil slot.
Use correct weight of oil. See Filling
Oil Tank, page 7.
Tighten chain. See Saw
Chain Tension Adjustment, page 7.
See Assembly, page 6.
Contact authorized service person.
Tighten oil cap.
Note:
Empty oil tank
when not in use.
Contact authorized service person.
