Skil CS4555-00 User Manual

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Problem Cause Remedy
Chain brake does not
engage.
1. Debris preventing full
movement of the chain
kickback brake handle.
1. Remove battery and clean
debris from external chain
brake mechanism.
2. Possible chain brake
malfunction.
2. Have the tool serviced
by an Authorized SKIL
Service Center or Service
Station.
Chain saw does not
cut properly.
1. Insufcient chain
tension.
1. Readjust the chain ten-
sion, following the section:
“
Adjusting the Chain
Tension
”.
2. Dull chain. 2. Sharpen the chain cut-
ters, following the section:
“
How to Sharpen the
Cutters
”.
3. Chain installed
backwards.
3. Reinstall the saw chain,
following the section:
“
Replacing the Bar and
Chain
”.
4. Worn chain. 4. Replace the chain, follow-
ing the section: “
Replac-
ing the Bar and Chain
”.
5. Dry or excessively
stretched chain.
5. Check the oil level. Rell
the oil tank if necessary.
6. Chain not in bar
groove.
6. Reinstall the saw chain,
following the section:
“
Replacing the Bar and
Chain
”.
Bar and chain run-
ning hot and smok-
ing.
1. Check chain tension for
over tightened condi-
tion.
1. Re-tension the saw chain;
see the section: “
Adjust-
ing the Chain Tension
”.
2. Chain oil tank is empty. 2. Filling bar and chain lubri-
cant.
3. Debris in guide bar
groove.
3. Clear the debris in the
groove.

Skil CS4555-00 Specifications

General

Brand	Skil
Model	CS4555-00
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English