Problem Possible Cause Corrective Measure
Saw chain/guide
bar
No oil in reservoir Refill oil
hot
Vent in oil filler cap (4) clogged Clean oil filler cap (4)
Oil passage clogged Clean oil passage
Chain tension too high Tension saw chain
Dull saw chain Replace saw chain
Chain saw rips,
vi-
Saw chain tension too loose Tension saw chain
brates, does not
saw properly
Dull saw chain Replace saw chain
Saw chain worn out Replace saw chain
Excessive
vibrations/
noise
Power tool defective Contact Service Agent.
Sawing time
per bat- tery
charge too
low
Too much friction, due to
lack of lubricant
Ensure chain lubrication (see “Saw chain lubrica- tion”)
Saw chain needs
cleaning
Clean saw chain
see “Working with the chain saw”