Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
GENERAL MAINTENANCE cont.
• Clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw using a soft brush and clean cloth.
DO NOT use water, solvents or polishes.
• Remove all debris, especially from the motor cooling vents.
• Remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use.
• Clean the area under the cover plate, the drive sprocket and chain bar assembly using
a soft brush.
• Clean oil outlet with a clean cloth.
• If the chain saw is to be stored for a longer period of time, clean chain and chain bar.
STORE IN A SECURE, DRY PLACE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not place other objects on the chain saw.
• To prevent oil leakage, ensure machine is left in a horizontal position.
• When storing machine in original packaging the oil tank must be completely emptied.
CLEANING / STORAGE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain saw fails to operate Kickback brake is activated
No power
Mains socket faulty
Extension cord damaged
Pull hand guard back in
position 1 (See Figure 9)
Check power
Use another socket
Check cord, replace
Chain saw operates
intermittently
Extension cord damaged
Loose connection
Internal wiring defective
On/Off defective
Check cord, replace
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Dry chain No oil in reservoir
Oil passage clogged
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Kickback Brake/Run
Down Brake
Brake does not stop chain Contact service agent
Chain/chain bar overheats No oil in reservoir
Oil passage clogged
Chain is over tensioned
Dull chain
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Chain saw rips, vibrates,
does not saw properly
Chain tension too loose
Dull chain
Chain worn out
Chain teeth are facing in the
wrong direction
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Replace chain
Reassemble with chain in
correct direction
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Refill oil
Refill oil
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Never use tools with defective On/Off switches or defective Kickback brake (Hand Guard).
In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact helpline or qualified service dealer
or repair center.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model 172.341201
Voltage 120V~60Hz
Amps 15A
Bar length 18”
Chain speed 12m/s
Oil tank capacity 6.76 oz. (200ml)
Chain pitch 3/8”
Number of chain links 63
Chain gauge 0.05”
Chain
Extra Chain Included
E&S:18" (ES 91VG63E)
Bar
E&S : 18" (ES180SDEA041)
Weight (chain & bar included) 10.5 lbs
Protection class
/ II
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E&S: ES91VS63E