Troubleshooting - Craftsman 98023 Operator's Manual

Problem
Tool will not start.
Unit will not
charge.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
Battery not installed properly. •
Battery not charged. •
Bar / chain •
overheated.
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Chain is loose. •
Poor cut quality. •
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Unit runs but does •
not cut.
Unit stops while •
cutting. •
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Unit does not oil. •
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• Lock-out button not actuated.
• Battery not inserted into charger.
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Lubrication needed.
Chain tension set
incorrectly.
Chain tension set
incorrectly.
Chain needs
replacement.
• Chain too tight. •
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• Chain installed backwards. •
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Lithium battery depleted.
Voltage limit protection
exceeded.
Battery too hot.
Oil reservoir emptied.
Oiling hole on guide bar clogged.
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Possible Solution
Check battery installation.
Check battery charging
requirements.
Push lock off button/actuate trigger.
Insert battery into charger until
green LED appears. Charge up to
5 hours if battery totally drained.
Refer to "adjusting chain
tension" section.
Refer to "chain oiling" section.
Refer to "adjusting chain
tension" section.
Refer to "adjusting chain
tension" section.
Note: Excessive tension leads
to excessive wear and reduction
in life of bar & chain. Lubricate
before each cut. Refer to
"replacing the chain" section.
Refer to sections for installing
and removing chain.
Charge battery.
Unit is being forced. Restart and
apply less pressure.
Allow battery to coot for 30
minutes before proceeding.
Refill reservoir.
Clean guide bar, sprocket and
sprocket cover. Refer to "care
and maintenance" section.
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