Owner's manual

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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow motor to cool before stori ng or
transporting.
S Store chai n saw and exte nsion cord in a
well ventilated area
S Store chain saw wi th all guar ds i n place
and posit i on chain saw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentall y
cause injury.
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of
the reach of childr en.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it will not be used for 30
days or mor e.
If your chain saw is to be stor ed for a
peri od of tim e:
S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy stor-
age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oi l external metal surf aces and
guid e bar.
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy
paperorcloth.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Chain does
not move
when trigger
switch is
engaged
.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Guide bar rails pinched.
3. Trigger switch failure.
4. Circuit breaker tripped/
fuse failure.
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in
Maintenance s ection.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Chain clat-
ters or cuts
roughly.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, o r depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in
Maintenance Sec tion.
2. Contact an authorized se rvice
dealer.
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service a nd Adjustments section.
5. Contact an authorized se rvice
dealer.
1. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
Chain stops
during cut.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service a nd Adjustments section.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
Oil inade-
quate for bar
and chain
lubrication.
1. Oil tank empty.
2. Oil ou tlet c logged.
3. Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
3. Remove bar and c lean.
Chain cuts
at an angle.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies
that require u nit to be operating.
1. Cutters damaged on
one side.
2. Chain dull on one s ide.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments sec tion.
2. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments sec tion.
3. Replace guide bar.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE