PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Chain saw does not cut
properly
◾ Insufcient chain tension. ◾ Readjust the chain tension, following the section:
“ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION”.
◾ Dull chain. ◾ Sharpen the chain cutters.
◾ Chain installed backwards. ◾ Reinstall the saw chain, following the section:
“REPLACE THE BAR AND CHAIN”.
◾ Worn chain. ◾ Replace the chain, following the section:
“REPLACE THE BAR AND CHAIN”.
◾ Dry or excessively stretched chain. ◾ Check the oil level. Rell the oil tank if necessary.
◾ Chain not in bar groove. ◾ Reinstall the saw chain, following the section:
“REPLACE THE BAR AND CHAIN”.
Bar and chain running
hot and smoking
◾ Check chain tension for over
tightened condition.
◾ Re-tension the saw chain; see the section:
“ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION”.
◾ Chain oil tank is empty. ◾ Filling bar and chain lubricant.
◾ Debris in guide bar groove. ◾ Clear the debris in the groove.