Operating Guide

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Retension chain, Refer to
Adjusting Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to Replacing Bar and
Chain earlier in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain
for damage.
Sharpen chain.
Reverse direction of chain.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Bar and chain running hot
and smoking.
Motor runs, but chain is not
rotating.
Motor runs, chain rotates but
does not cut.
CAUSE
Check chain tension for over-
tight condition Chain-oil tank
empty.
Chain tension too tight.
Chain not on sprocket.
Check guide bar and chain
assembly.
Check guide bar and chain
for damage.
Dull chain.
Chain on backwards.
REMEDY
Loosen chain
Rell oil reservoir