Webb WEECS40 - Chainsaw Troubleshooting Guide

Notes
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RESOLUTION
Chainsaw fails to
operate
1. Chain brake is activated
2. No power
3. Mains socket faulty
4. Extension cable damaged or
does not meet manufacturer
requirements
5. Fuse faulty
1. Pull chain brake back to position
2. Check power
3. Use another socket
4. Check cable & replace
5. Replace fuse
Chain saw operates
intermittently
1. Extension cord damaged
2. Loose connection
3. Internal wiring defective
4. On/Off trigger defective
1. Check cord, replace
2. Contact service agent
3. Contact service agent
4. Contact service agent
Dry chain
1. No oil in reservoir
2. Vent in oil filler cap clogged
3. Oil passage clogged
1. Refill oil
2. Clean cap
3. Clean oil passage outlet
Kickback Brake/Run
Down Brake
1. Brake does not stop chain 1. Contact service agent
Chain/chain bar
overheats
1. No oil in reservoir
2. Vent in oil filler cap clogged
3. Oil passage clogged
4. Chain is over tensioned
5. Dull chain
1. Refill oil
2. Clean cap
3. Clean oil passage outlet
4. Adjust locking knob
5. Sharpen chain or replace
Chain saw rips,
vibrates,
does not saw properly
1. Chain tension too loose
2. Dull chain
3. Chain worn out
4. Chain teeth are facing in the
wrong direction
1. Adjust locking knob
2. Sharpen chain or replace
3. Replace chain
4. Reassemble with chain in correct
5. direction
NEVER USE TOOLS WITH A DEFECTIVE ON/OFF THROTTLE TRIGGER or CHAIN BRAKE (HAND GUARD)
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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