Troubleshooting - McCulloch Li 40CS Operator's Manual

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Bar and saw chain Check saw chain tension for
running hot and overtightened condition.
smoking.
No oil in the oil tank.
The discharge port is blocked by
debris.
Oil tank is blocked by debris.
Bar and chain oil tank cap is blocked
by debris.
The sprocket or guide wheels is
clogged with debris.
Motor runs, but chain Saw chain tension is too tight.
is not rotating.
Check guide bar and saw chain
assembly.
Check guide bar and saw chain for
damage.
Motor runs, chain Dull chain.
rotates but does not
Chain on backwards.
cut.
Chain tension could be overtightened
or too loose.
Chainsaw does not The chain brake is engaged.
start.
No electrical contact between the
chainsaw and battery.
The battery pack is depleted.
The lock-off lever and trigger are not
depressed simultaneously.
The battery and power tool is too hot
or too cold.
Motor running, but Motor stops after about 3 seconds.
cutting abnormal.
If the unit cuts off and beeps during a
cut, it went into protection mode. This
protects the PCB from damage.
Battery is not charged.
The saw chain needs lubrication, and
will increase friction if not properly
maintained.
Incorrect battery storage temperature. Allow the battery pack to cool until it drops to room

TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Tension saw chain. Refer to Page 12.
Refill oil into the oil tank.
Refer to the manual to remove the bar and clean out
the debris.
Clean out the oil tank and refill with clean oil.
Clean the debris off the oil cover.
Clean and remove debris from sprocket and guide
wheel.
Refer to Saw Chain Tension Guide earlier in this
manual.
Refer to Page 12.
Remove the battery from the unit. Take the bar cover
off, and remove the bar and saw chain. Clean all
debris from the chainsaw. After all debris is cleared,
insert battery and run the chainsaw. If the sprocket
is spinning your motor is okay. If the sprocket is not
spinning, call customer service.
Sharpen or replace the saw chain.
Refer to Replacing the Bar and Saw Chain
assembly earlier in this manual.
Refer to Re-tensioning the saw chain in the manual.
Pull the chain brake towards you until the chain brake
is disengaged.
To secure the battery, make sure the latches on the
battery compartment snap into place.
Charge the battery pack.
Press down the lock-off lever and hold it, then depress
the trigger to turn on the chainsaw.
Refer to the battery and charger maintaince part in the
manual.
Recharge the battery.
Release the trigger and restart the chainsaw. Let the
chainsaw do the work and do not force the cut.
Charge the battery. Refer to the battery
and charger manual for correct charging
procedures.
Make sure the chain is always lubricated by never
letting the bar and chain oil run low.
temperature.
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