OWNER’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 cut. | 1. | Chain assembled backwards on guide | 1. | See Assembly, page 6 |
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Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. | 1. | Chain is dull | 1. | See Sharpening your Homelite® Dual |
Cutting produces only sawdust with few |
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| Raker Saw Chain, page 13 |
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Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily. | 1. | Low power supply voltage | 1. | Extension cord wire size too small. See |
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Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze trigger.
1.Switch lockout not pressed in to release trigger
1.Press in switch lockout before squeez- ing trigger
| 2. | Extension cord connections loose | 2. | Check cord connections |
| 3. | Open line fuse or circuit breaker | 3. | Check line fuse or circuit breaker |
| 4. | Bad motor brushes | 4. | Have repaired by authorized service center |
| 5. | Open wiring circuit on saw | 5. | Have repaired by authorized service center |
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Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move. | 1. | Gear train failure | 1. | Have repaired by authorized service center |
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Chain does not get oil. | 1. | Clogged oil slot in guide bar | 1. | Remove guide bar and clean oil slot |
| 2. | Oil is too thick | 2. | Use correct weight of oil. See Filling Oil |
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| Tank, page 7 |
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Chain comes off guide bar. | 1. | Chain is loose | 1. | Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension |
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| Adjustment, page 7 |
| 2. | Guide bar and chain not assembled right | 2. | See Assembly, page 6 |
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Saw smokes. | 1. | Saw damaged. Do not use saw. | 1. | Have repaired by authorized service center |
Saw leaks oil. | 1. Oil cap is not secure. |
1.Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank when not in use.
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