Maintenance/Trouble Shooting; Specifications - Craftsman 172.341201 Operator's Manual

CLEANING / STORAGE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE cont.
• Clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw using a soft brush and clean cloth.
DO NOT use water, solvents or polishes.
• Remove all debris, especially from the motor cooling vents.
• Remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use.
• Clean the area under the cover plate, the drive sprocket and chain bar assembly using
a soft brush.
• Clean oil outlet with a clean cloth.
• If the chain saw is to be stored for a longer period of time, clean chain and chain bar.
STORE IN A SECURE, DRY PLACE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not place other objects on the chain saw.
• To prevent oil leakage, ensure machine is left in a horizontal position.
• When storing machine in original packaging the oil tank must be completely emptied.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
Chain saw fails to operate Kickback brake is activated
No power
Mains socket faulty
Extension cord damaged
Chain saw operates Extension cord damaged
Loose connection
intermittently
Internal wiring defective
On/Off defective
Dry chain No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
Kickback Brake/Run Brake does not stop chain
Down Brake
Chain/chain bar overheats No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
Chain is over tensioned
Dull chain
Chain saw rips, vibrates, Chain tension too loose
does not saw properly Dull chain
Chain worn out
Chain teeth are facing in the
wrong direction
Never use tools with defective On/Off switches or defective Kickback brake (Hand Guard).
In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact helpline or qualified service dealer
or repair center.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage
Amps
Bar length
Chain speed
Oil tank capacity
Chain pitch
Number of chain links
Chain gauge
Chain
Extra Chain Included
Bar
Weight (chain & bar included)
Protection class
CAUSE
Pull hand guard back in
position 1 (See Figure 9)
Check power
Use another socket
Check cord, replace
Check cord, replace
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Contact service agent
Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Replace chain
Reassemble with chain in
correct direction
Model 172.341201
120V~60Hz
15A
18"
12m/s
6.76 oz. (200ml)
3/8"
63
0.05"
E&S: 18" (ES 91VG63E)
E&S: ES91VS63E
E&S : 18" (ES180SDEA041)
10.5 lbs
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