Problem
Engine starts, runs,
Carburetor requires
and accelerates
adjustment to idle
but will not idle.
speed.
C h a i n t u r n s a t
Carburetor requires
idle.
adjustment to idle
speed.
Air leak in the intake
system.
B a r a n d c h a i n
Chain oil tank empty.
running hot and
Chain tension is too
smoking.
tight.
Oiler is not
functioning.
Engine starts and
Chain brake is
runs, but chain is
engaged.
not rotating.
Chain tension is too
tight.
Guide bar and
chain assembled
incorrectly.
Guide bar and/or
chain are damaged.
Drive sprocket teeth
damaged
Chain tensioning
Tip of guide bar is not
dial is difficult to
raised.
turn.
Clutch cover lock
knob is too tight.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
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Turn idle speed screw "T" clockwise to increase idle
speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Turn idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise to de-
crease speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Contact an authorized service center for a rebuild kit.
Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled.
Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain
Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and
check for lubricant dripping from SAFE-T-TIP
bar. If lubricant is present, the chain may be dull or bar
may be damaged. If no lubricant is on the SAFE-T-TIP
contact an authorized service center.
Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain
Brake in the Operation section of this manual.
Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain
Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket
replacement.
Raise tip of guide bar while rotating tension adjustment
dial.
Press in the clutch cover lock knob and rotate coun-
terclockwise to slightly loosen the clutch cover before
attempting to adjust chain tension.
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