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 | 1. | Switch lockout not pressed in to release | 1. | Press in switch lockout before squeez- |
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| 2. | Chain brake activated. | 2. | Release trigger and move front hand |
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| 3. | Extension cord connections loose. | 3. | Check cord connections. |
| 4. | Open line fuse or circuit breaker. | 4. | Check line fuse or circuit breaker. |
| 5. | Bad motor brushes. | 5. | Contact authorized service person. |
| 6. | Open wiring circuit on saw. | 6. | Contact authorized service person. |
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Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move. | 1. | Gear train failure. | 1. | Contact authorized service person. |
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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Chain comes off guide bar. | 1. | Chain is loose. | 1. | Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension |
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| 2. | Guide bar and chain not assembled | 2. | See Assembly, page 6. |
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Saw smokes. | 1. | Saw damaged. Do not use saw. | 1. | Contact authorized service person. |
Saw leaks oil. | 1. Oil cap is not secure. |
1.Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank when not in use.
Chain brake does not stop saw chain. | 1. Brake failure. | 1. Contact authorized service person. |
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