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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. Insufcient chain ten-
sion.
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 Sharp-
en 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 run-
ning 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. Fill the tank with bar and
chain lubricant.
3. Debris in guide bar
groove.
3. Clear the debris in the
groove.