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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
Check chain tension
for overtightened
condition
Bar lube reservoir
empty
Tension chain. Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Check bar lube reservoir.
Motor runs,
but chain is not
rotating.
Chain tension too
tight.
Check guide bar and
chain assembly.
Check guide bar and
chain for damage.
Retension chain. Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to
Replacing the Bar and Chain
earlier in this
manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.