TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain.
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Saw runs, but does not | Chain assembled backwards on | See Assembly | ||
cut | guide bar |
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Saw does not cut unless | Chain is dull | See Sharpening Saw Chain | ||
heavily forced. Cutting |
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produces only sawdust |
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with few large chips |
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Saw runs slow. Saw stalls | Low power supply voltage | Extension cord wire size too small. See | ||
easily |
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Motor of saw does not | 1. | Switch lockout not pushed for- | 1. | Push switch lockout forward before |
run when you squeeze |
| ward in to release trigger |
| squeezing trigger |
trigger | 2. | Extension cord connections |
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| loose | 2. | Check cord connections |
| 3. | Open line fuse or circuit breaker | 3. | Check line fuse or circuit breaker |
| 4. | Worn out motor brushes | 4. | See authorized service center |
| 5. | Open wiring circuit on saw | 5. | See authorized service center |
Motor of saw runs, but | Gear Sprocket | Remove and inspect gear sprocket for | ||
chain does not move |
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Chain does not get oil | All Models | 1. | Remove guide bar and clean oil slot | |
| 1. | Clogged oil slot in guide bar | 2. | Use correct weight of oil. See Filling |
| 2. | Oil is too thick |
| Oil Tank |
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| 1. | Vent in oil cap clogged | 1. | Remove cap and clean vent hole |
| 2. | Filter in oil reservoir clogged | 2. | Remove filterin oil reservoir and |
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| 3. | Pump damaged, do not use saw | 3. | See authorized service center |
Chain comes off guide | 1. | Chain is loose | 1. | Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension |
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| 2. | Guide bar and chain not as- | 2. | See Assembly |
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Saw smokes | Saw damaged. Do not use saw | See authorized service center | ||
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Saw leaks oil | It is normal for oil to seep when the | Tighten oil cap. | ||
| saw is not in use. | Note: Empty oil tank when not in use. | ||
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