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WARNING:
Always stop unit and remove battery before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit
.
TROUBLESHOUTING TABLE
TROUBLE
CAUSES
REMEDY
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
Check chain tension for
overtightened condition.
Chain oil tank empty.
Loosen the chain if it is too tight. Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension earlier in this
manual.
Check oil tank.
Motor runs, chain
is not rotating.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and chain
assembly
.
Check guide bar and chain
for damage.
Loosen the chain if it is too tight. Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension earlier in this
manual.
Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain
assembly earlier in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
Motor runs, chain
rotates but does
not cut.
Dull chain.
Chain on backwards.
Sharpen or replace the chain.
Reverse direction of chain.
Chain saw stops
while cutting.
Chain saw is overloaded.
Release the trigger to reset the internal
circuit breaker.
Do not force the chain saw.
Chain saw does
not turn on
.
Battery is not charged.
Battery is not secure.
Charge the battery. Refer to the battery
and charger manual for correct charging
procedures.
To secure the battery, make sure the
latches on the battery compartment snap
into place.
Not
for
Reproduction
