Product Manual

Troubleshooting

Chainsaw Model CS1500-091

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Chainsaw does

not cut properly

Insufficient chain tension

Tension the chain. See “Tensioning the Saw Chain”

in the “Preparing for Use” section of the manual.

Dull chain See “Sharpening with PowerSharp

”.

Chain installed

backwards

Install the chain with the teeth facing the correct

direction. See “Replacing a Worn Saw Chain and

Sharpening Stone”.

Worn chain

Replace the chain. See “Replacing a Worn Saw Chain

and Sharpening Stone”.

Dry or excessively

stretched chain

Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.

See “Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir”.

Chain not in bar groove

Reseat chain onto groove. See “Replacing a Worn

Saw Chain and Sharpening Stone”.

Chain loosening

or coming off of

guide bar

Side cover not

installed correctly

Properly install side cover ensuring the tab at rear of

side cover is tucked into saw body.

Bar and chain

excessively hot

and/or smoking

Chain is under-lubricated

Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.

See “Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir”.