STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following | SEASONAL STORAGE |
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of | |
steps after each use: | the season or if it will not be used for 30 |
S Allow motor to cool before storing or | days or more. |
transporting. | If your chain saw is to be stored for a |
S Store chain saw and extension cord in a | period of time: |
well ventilated area | S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy stor- |
S Store chain saw with all guards in place | age. |
and position chain saw so that | S Store in a clean dry area. |
any sharp object cannot accidentally | S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and |
cause injury. | guide bar. |
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of | S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy |
the reach of children. | paper or cloth. |
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be- fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.
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| Chain does | 1. Chain tension incorrect. | 1. | See “Check Chain Tension” in |
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| not move | 2. Guide bar rails pinched. |
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| when trigger | 2. | Repair or replace. |
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| switch is | 3. Trigger switch failure. | 3. | Contact an authorized service |
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| engaged. | 4. Circuit breaker tripped/ |
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| 4. | Reset circuit breaker or replace |
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| fuse failure. |
| fuse. |
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| Chain clat- | 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See “Check Chain Tension” in |
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| roughly. | 2. Cutters damaged. | 2. | Contact an authorized service |
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| 3. Chain worn. |
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| 3. | Resharpen or replace chain. |
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| 4. Cutters dull, improperly | 4. | See “Chain Sharpening” in |
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| sharpened, or depth |
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| gauges too high. |
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| 5. Sprocket worn. | 5. | Contact an authorized service |
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| Chain stops | 1. Chain cutter tops not | 1. | See “Chain Sharpening” in |
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| during cut. | filed flat. |
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| 2. Guide bar burred or | 2. | Repair or replace guide bar. |
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| bent; rails uneven. |
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| Oil inade- | 1. Oil tank empty. | 1. Fill oil tank. |
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| quate for bar | 2. Oil outlet clogged. | 2. Contact an authorized service |
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| and chain |
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| lubrication. | 3. Guide bar oil hole | 3. Remove bar and clean. |
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| blocked. |
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| Chain cuts | 1. Cutters damaged on | 1. See “Chain Sharpening” in |
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| at an angle. | one side. |
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2.Chain dull on one side. 2. See “Chain Sharpening” in Service and Adjustments section.
3.Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar.
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