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.
OBSERVED FAULT | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Saw runs, but does not cut.
Chain assembled backwards on guide bar.
See Replacing Guide Bar / Saw Chain, page 11.
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. | Chain is dull. |
Cutting produces only sawdust with few |
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large chips. |
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See Sharpening Your Saw Chain, page 12.
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily. | Low power supply voltage. | Extension cord wire size too small. See |
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| Extension Cords, page 6. |
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Motor of saw does not run when you | Switch lockout not pressed in to release | Press in switch lockout before squeez- |
squeeze trigger. | trigger. | ing trigger. |
| Chain brake activated. | Release trigger and move front hand |
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| guard back towards rear of saw. |
| Extension cord connections | Check cord connections. |
| loose. |
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| Open line fuse or circuit | Check line fuse or circuit |
| breaker. | breaker. |
| Bad motor brushes. | Contact authorized service person. |
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Motor of saw runs, but chain does not | Open wiring circuit on saw. | Contact authorized service person. |
move. |
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| Gear train failure. | Contact authorized service person. |
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Chain does not get oil. | Clogged oil slot in guide bar. | Remove guide bar and clean oil slot. |
| Oil is too thick. | Use correct weight of oil. See Filling |
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| Oil Tank, page 5. |
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Chain comes off guide bar. | Chain is loose. | Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension |
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| Adjustment, page 10. |
| Guide bar and chain not assembled | See Replacing Guide Bar / Saw Chain, |
| right. | page 11. |
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Saw smokes. | Saw damaged. Do not use saw. | Contact authorized service person. |
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Saw leaks oil. | Oil cap is not secure. | Tighten oil cap. |
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| Note: Empty oil tank when not in use. |
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Chain brake does not stop saw chain. | Brake failure. | Contact authorized service person. |
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