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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does not move when trigger switch is engaged. 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in Maintenance section. 2. Guide bar rails pinched. 2. Repair or replace. 3. Trigger switch failure. 3. Contact authorized service dealer. 4. Circuit breaker tripped/ 4. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse failure. fuse. Chain clatters or cuts roughly. 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See "Check Chain Tension" in Maintenance Section. 2. Cutters damaged. 2. Contact authorized service dealer. 3. Chain worn. 3. Resharpen or replace chain. 4. Cutters dull, improperly 4. See "Chain Sharpening" in sharpened, or depth Service and Adjustments section. gauges too high. 5. Sprocket worn. 5. Contact authorized service dealer. Chain stops during cut. 1. Chain cutter tops not filed flat. 2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven. 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in Service and Adjustments section. 2. Repair or replace guide bar. Oil inade- 1. Oil tank empty. quate for bar 2. Oil outlet clogged. and chain 3. Guide bar oil hole lubrication. blocked. 1. Fill oil tank. 2. Contact authorized service dealer. 3. Remove bar and clean. Chain cuts at an angle. 1. Cutters damaged on 1. See "Chain Sharpening" in one side. Service and Adjustments section. 2. Chain dull on one side. 2. See "Chain Sharpening" in Service and Adjustments section. 3. Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. 15

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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 section.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Contact 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, or depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact authorized service dealer.
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
5. Contact authorized service 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 and Adjustments section.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
Oil inade-
quate for bar
and chain
lubrication.
1. Oil tank empty.
2. Oil outlet clogged.
3. Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact authorized service dealer.
3. Remove bar and clean.
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 unit to be operating.
1. Cutters damaged on
one side.
2. Chain dull on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
3. Replace guide bar.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE