13
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Chain saw will not start. • Cord not plugged in.
• Plug chain saw into a working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use
immediately and have it serviced
at a BLACK+DECKER service center
or authorized servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Reset circuit breaker. (If the product
repeatedly causes the circuit
breaker to trip, discontinue use
immediately and have it serviced
at a BLACK+DECKER service
center or authorized servicer.)
• Cord or switch is • Have cord or switch replaced at
damaged. BLACK+DECKER Service Center or
Authorized Servicer.
• Lock-off button not • Push lock off button and then
actuated. depress the trigger switch.
• Bar / chain overheated.
• Chain too tight. • Refer to “adjusting chain
tension” section.
• Lubrication needed.
• Refer to “filling the oil reservoir”
section.
• Chain is loose. • Chain tension set • Refer to “adjusting chain
incorrectly. tension” section.
• Poor cut quality. • Chain tension set • Refer to “adjusting chain
incorrectly. tension” section.
• Chain needs to be • Refer to “saw chain sharpening”
sharpened. section.
• Chain needs Note: Excessive tension leads to
replacement. excessive wear and reduction in
life of bar & chain. Ensure too is
always adequately filled with
proper oil.
Refer to “replacing the saw chain”
section.
• Unit runs but does • Chain installed • Refer to sections for installing
not cut. backwards. and removing chain.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location
of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK+DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
