Craftsman 358.381700-16 in. Bar Operator's Manual page 24

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - - Continued
TROUBLE
1. Chain tension too
Chain does not
move when en-
2. Carburetor requires
gine is acceler-
ated.
3. Guide bar rails
4. Clutch slipping.
5. Chain brake engaged.
Chain clatters 1. Chain tension incorrect.
or cuts roughly.
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly
5. Sprocket worn.
6. Chain installed
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not
within the cut.
2. Guide bar burred or
3. Clutch slipping.
1. Cutters damaged on
Chain cuts at
an angle.
2. Chain dull on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact Sears Service or the
ASSISTANCE HELPLINE
CAUSE
tight.
adjustment.
pinched.
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
backwards.
filed flat.
bent; rails uneven.
one side.
at 1-800-235-5878.
REMEDY
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Repair or replace.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Disengage chain brake.
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in the
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Install chain in right direction.
1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. See "Chain Sharpening" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
3. Replace guide bar.
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