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Problem Cause Remedy
Pole saw does not
cut properly.
1. Insufcient chain tension. 1. Readjust the chain tension, following
the section: “
Adjusting the Chain
Tension
”.
2. Dull chain. 2. Sharpen the chain cutters, 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, following the
section: “
Replacing the Bar and
Chain
”.
5. Dry or excessively
stretched chain.
5. Check the oil level. Rell 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
running hot and
smoking.
1. Check chain tension for
over-tightened condition.
1. Re-tension the saw chain; see the
section: “
Adjusting the Chain
Tension
”.
2. Chain oil tank is empty. 2. Filling bar and chain lubricant.
3. Debris in guide bar
groove.
3. Clear the debris in the groove.