Troubleshooting
The following table will assist you in fixing faults:
Problem
Device does not
start
Device has diffi-
culties running, saw
chain jumps off
Poor cutting per-
formance
Saw chain gets hot,
smoke develop-
ment when sawing,
discolouration of
the rail
Saw chain not run-
ning
Transport
• Cover the blade bar and saw chain
with the chain guard (16) when you
transport the tool.
• Short distances at the place of
work: Carry the tool by the front
Possible Cause
No fuel in the tank
Incorrect starting se-
quence
Defective motor
Spark plug (33) worn
out
Insufficient chain ten-
sion
Saw chain (9) incorrectly
fitted
Saw chain (9) blunt
Insufficient chain ten-
sion
Not enough chain oil
Chain brake blocks saw
chain (9)
Remedy
Fill up with fuel
Switching on and off, p. 45
contact the service centre.
Checking/adjusting/replacing
spark plug, p. 52
Tensioning the saw chain,
p. 53
Installing the saw chain and
blade bar, p. 53
• Sharpening the cutting
teeth, p. 54
• Changing the saw chain and
blade bar, p. 52
Tensioning the saw chain,
p. 53
• Checking the oil level and
oil automation
• Pouring in chain oil,
p. 44
• Maintain the chain
lubrication, p. 43
• contact the service centre.
Checking the chain brake,
p. 43
handle (1) with the blade bar point-
ing backwards.
• Switch off the tool each time be-
fore transport. Secure the tool
against tipping over during trans-
port (including in vehicles) to pre-
vent injury, damage or loss of fuel.
GB
MT
57