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Prepare your u nit f orstorage atthe end
ofthe season orifitwill n ot b eused f or
30days o rmore.
WARNING:
• Allow the motor tocool, then secure
the unit b efore storing ortransporting.
• Store c hain s aw and extension
cord
inawell v entilated
area
• Store c hain s aw with all g uards in
place a nd position chain s aw sothat
any sharp o bject cannot accidentally
cause i njury.
• Store c hain s aw unplugged,
well o ut
ofthe reach o fchildren.
EXTERNAL
SURFACES
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly
before storage. Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces
and
guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
To prevent chain oil seepage
during
storage,
store the saw as follows:
• upside down if stored on a shelf, or
• hung on a hook or nail through the
hole in the bar
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
CHART
TROUBLE
CAUSE
Chain does not
move when
trigger switch
is engaged.
Chain clatters
or outs
roughly.
Chain stops
within the cut.
Oil inadequate
for bar and
chain
lubrication.
Chain cuts at
an angle.
•
Chain tension too tight.
•
Guide bar rails
pinched.
•
Trigger Switch failure.
Circuit breaker
tripped/fuse
blown.
•
Chain tension
incorrect.
•
Cutters damaged.
•
Chain worn.
•
Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened,
or depth
gauges too high.
•
Sprocket
worn.
•
Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
•
Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
•
Oiltank
empty.
•
Oil outlet clogged.
•
Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
• Cutters damaged
on
one side.
• Chain dull on one side.
• Guide bar bent or worn.
REMEDY
•
See"Chain
Tension."
•
Repair or replace.
•
Contact Sears Service.
•
Reset circuit breaker/
replace fuse.
•
See"Chain
Tension."
•
Resharpen
or replace chain.
•
Resharpen
or replace chain.
•
See"Chain
Sharpening
"
instructions.
Contact Sears Service.
•
See the chain sharpening
instructions.
•
Repair or replace guide
bar.
• Fill oil tank.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Remove bar and clean.
•
See"Sharpening
Chain."
•
See"Sharpening
Chain."
•
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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