PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Pole saw does
not cut properly
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Insufficient chain tension.
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Loosen the cover nut, turn the
tensioning screw clockwise until the
chain is correctly tensioned, and then
fully tighten the cover nut.
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The bar and chain are
skewed and not parallel to
the housing.
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Remove the battery pack and reinstall
the bar and saw chain according to
the section "REPLACING THE BAR
AND SAW CHAIN". Always remember
to keep the bar and chain parallel to
the mounting surface with one hand
before installing the side cover.
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Dull chain.
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Sharpen the chain cutters, following
the section “HOW TO SHARPEN THE
CUTTERS”.
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Chain installed backwards.
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Remove the battery pack and reinstall
the saw chain, following the section
“REPLACING THE BAR AND SAW
CHAIN”.
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Worn chain.
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Remove the battery pack and replace
the chain following the section
“REPLACING THE BAR AND SAW
CHAIN”.
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Dry or excessively stretched
chain.
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Check the oil level. Refill the oil tank if
necessary.
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Chain not in bar groove.
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Remove the battery pack and reinstall
the saw chain, following the section
“REPLACING THE BAR AND SAW
CHAIN”.
Bar and chain
run hot and
smoke.
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Chain oil tank is empty.
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Filling bar and chain lubricant.
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Debris in guide bar groove.
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Clear the debris in the groove.
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Chain cutters are dull.
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Sharpen chain cutters by following
the section “HOW TO SHARPEN THE
CUTTERS”.
56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION COMMERICAL POLE SAW — PSX2510/PSX2510-FC40