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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300
TROUBLESHOOTING
AA 1214 - F/N 573259
TROUBLESHOOTING
Use this table to see possible solutions for problems with the chain saw. If these
suggestions do not solve the problem, see “Warranty and Service”.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Motor does
not run or runs
intermittently
Chain brake engaged
Before starting, make sure the hand guard is in its
most rearward position (chain brake disengaged).
For correct hand guard position, see “Starting the
Saw” in this manual.
Battery discharged
Recharge. See “Charging the Battery Pack” in this
manual.
Trigger lock-out not
pressed
Trigger lock-out must be depressed. See “Starting
the Saw” in this manual.
Battery pack not fully
inserted
Clean debris from the battery port and terminals
with a clean dry cloth or non-conductive brush.
Debris in side cover
Remove battery pack, then remove side cover and
clean out debris.
Battery pack cold
Allow battery to warm above the minimum
operating temperature of 32°F (0°C).
Motor runs,
but chain does
not rotate
Chain not engaging
drive sprocket
Reinstall the chain, making sure the drive links
on the chain are fully seated on the sprocket. See
“Maintenance and Cleaning” in this manual for
installation instructions.
Guide bar nose sprocket
is not turning
Replace the guide bar. See “Replacing a Worn Guide
Bar” in this manual.
Chain brake does
not engage
Debris preventing full
movement of hand
guard
Clean debris from external chain brake mechanism.
Possible chain brake
malfunction
Contact an approved service location immediately.
WARNING: OPERATING A CHAIN SAW
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING CHAIN BRAKE
COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Chain saw does
not cut properly
Insufficient chain
tension
See “Tensioning the Saw Chain” in this manual.
Dull chain See “Sharpening with PowerSharp®” in this manual.
Chain installed
backwards
See “Assembling the Guide Bar and Saw Chain” in
this manual.
Worn chain
Replace both the chain and stone. They are
designed to wear at the same rate.
Dry or excessively
stretched chain
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
See “Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir” in this
manual. Check for a clogged oil system. A small
amount of oil should be delivered to the bar.
Chain not in bar groove
See “Assembling the Guide Bar and Saw Chain” in
this manual.