TROUBLE
SHOOTING
TABLE
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WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
from the power source be-
fore performing
all of the recommended
remedies
below except remedies
that require
unit to be operating..
TROUBLE
i Chain does
not move
when trigger
switch
is
engaged,
Chain clat-
ters or cuts
roughly,
Chain stops
during cut.
Oil inade-
quate for bar
and chain
lubrication,
Chain cuts
at an angle,
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Chain tension
incorrect.
2. Guide bar rails pinched.
3. Trigger
switch failure.
4. Circuit breaker tripped/
fuse failure.
1, Chain tension incorrect,
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4o Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened,
or depth
gauges
too high,
5o Sprocket
worn.
!. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat,,
2, Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven
1 Oi! tank empty.
2o Oil outlet clogged,,
3, Guide bar oil hole
blocked,
1, Cutters damaged
on
one side,
2. Chain dull on one side,
3, Guide bar bent or worn,,
1, See "Check Chain Tension"
in
Maintenance
section
2. Repair or replace
3, Contact Sears Service
4, Reset circuit breaker
or replace
fuse°
I, See "Check Chain Tension"
in
Maintenance
Section,
2, Contact Sears Service
3, Resharpen
or replace chain,
4,, See "Chain Sharpening"
in
Service and Actjustments
section,
5, Contact
Sears Service
!, See "Chain Sharpening"
in
Service and Adjustments
section,
2, Repair or replace guide bar,
1, Fill oil tank
2 Contact Sears Service,
3, Remove bar and clean
1. See "Chain Sharpening"
in
Service and Ad:justments
section,,
2, See "Chain Sharpening"
in
Service and Adjustments
section,
3 Replace guide bar.
If situations
occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgement..
If you need assistance,
contact
Sears Service or the CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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