Troubleshooting - Homelite UT13136 Manual Para El Usuario

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power
Tools'™ technical service web site at www.
desatech.com.
OBSERVED FAULT
Saw runs, but does not cut
Saw does not cut unless heavily
forced. Cutting produces only saw-
dust with few large chips
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily
Motor of saw does not run when you
squeeze trigger
Motor of saw runs, but chain does
not move
Chain does not get oil
Chain comes off guide bar
Saw smokes
Saw leaks oil
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain assembled backwards on
guide bar
Chain is dull
Low power supply voltage
1. Switch lockout not pushed for-
ward in to release trigger
2. Extension cord connections loose
3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker
4. Worn out motor brushes
5. Open wiring circuit on saw
Gear train failure
1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar
2. Oil is too thick
1. Chain is loose
2. Guide bar and chain not as-
sembled correctly
Saw damaged. Do not use saw
Oil cap is not secure
1
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing. Severe injury
or death could occur from electrical shock
or body contact with moving chain.
REMEDY
See Assembly, pages 7 and 8
See Sharpening Saw Chain, pages
15 and 16
Extension cord wire size too small.
See Extension Cords, page 10
1. Push switch lockout forward
before squeezing trigger
2. Check cord connections
3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker
4. See authorized service center
5. See authorized service center
See authorized service center
1. Remove guide bar and clean oil
slot
2. Use correct weight of oil. See
Filling Oil Tank, page 9
1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Ten-
sion Adjustment, pages 8 and 9
2. See Assembly, pages 7 and 8
See authorized service center
Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil
tank when not in use.
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