Use and Care Manual

19 - English
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Bar and chain running hot
and smoking.
Check chain tension for over tight
condition.
Chain oil tank empty.
Oiler is not functioning.
Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension ear-
lier in this manual.
Check oil tank.
Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop
saw and check for lubricant dripping from
the guide bar. If lubricant is present, the
chain may be dull or bar may be damaged.
If no lubricant is on the guide bar, contact a
qualified service center.
Motor runs, but chain is not
rotating.
Chain brake is engaged.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and chain assembly.
Check guide bar and chain for damage.
Release chain brake. Refer to Operating
the Chain Brake in the Operation section
of this manual.
Retension chain, Refer to Adjusting Chain
Tension earlier in this manual.
Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain
earlier in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.