Troubleshooting
LOW POWER OUTPUT
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Kickback Safety
WARNING! |
Is the engine overheating?
Operator is overworking 
the machine.
Carburetor mixture is too lean.
Improper fuel ratio.
Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged.
Clogged air cleaner.
Cut at a slower rate. Sharpen the chain as required.
Adjust the carburetor.
Clean, repair or replace as necessary.
Service the air cleaner.
Kickback can | DESCRIPTION | |
happen lightning- | ||
fast! | ||
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust.
Engine is knocking.
Loose or damaged spark plug.
Air leakage or clogged fuel line.
Water in the fuel.
Piston seizure.
Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm.
Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler.
Overheating condition.
Improper fuel.
Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber.
Tighten or replace.
Repair or replace filter and/or fuel line.
Replace the fuel.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
See above.
Check fuel octane rating; check for presence of alcohol in the fuel. Refuel as necessary.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
This saw is equipped with the following safety equipment:
■Operator activated and Inertial type chain brake. In the event of kickback, kickback energy either forces the brake lever against the operator's hand when the saw is held as illustrated above activating the chain brake and/or inertia causes chain brake activation.When the brake is activated, a spring- loaded brake band is applied against the chain drive mechanism, stop- ping the chain rotation.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of kickback, all of the above devices must be properly installed and in good repair. Use of other than ANSI
■“Low kick” chain. When used in combination with the appropriate guide bar, low kick chain signifi- cantly reduces the effects of kickback.
WARNING!
Brake engagement and operation depends upon proper inspection and maintenance procedures! For correct proce- dures, see page 21.
WARNING!
Never operate this or any other chain saw with only one hand!
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