PROBLEM
Chain saw
unexpectedly
stops running
during
operation.
Motor runs, but
chain does not
rotate.
Chain brake
does not
engage.
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56-VOLT CORDLESS COMMERCIAL 20" CHAIN SAW — CSX5000/CSX5000-FC
CAUSE
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The chain saw is
overloaded.
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If the high-
temperature indicator
appears on the LCD
screen, the battery
pack or chain saw is
too hot.
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Saw chain is bound
in the wood.
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If the chain brake
icon
is flashing
on the LCD screen,
the saw is stopped by
the omni-directional
chain brake system.
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Chain does not
engage drive
sprocket.
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Debris preventing
full movement of the
chain kickback brake
paddle.
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Possible chain brake
malfunction.
SOLUTION
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Decrease the load.
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Allow the battery pack or chain saw
to cool until the temperature drops
to the recommended operating
temperature range.
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Release the trigger switch; remove
the saw chain and guide bar from the
wood, then restart the chain saw.
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Release the trigger switch; remove
the saw chain and guide bar from the
wood, then restart the chain saw.
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Remove the battery pack and reinstall
the chain, making sure that the drive
links on the chain are fully seated on
the sprocket.
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Clean debris from external chain
brake mechanism.
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Contact EGO Customer Service for
repair.