Troubleshooting - Oregon PS600 Original Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Use this table to see possible solutions for problems with the pole saw If these suggestions do not solve
the problem, see "Warranty and Service"
SYMPTOM
Pole saw does not
cut properly
Bar and chain
excessively hot
and/or smoking
PS600 Multi-attachment
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Insufficient chain tension
Dull chain
Chain installed
backwards
Worn chain
Dry or excessively
stretched chain
Chain not in bar groove
Chain is under-lubricated
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Tension the chain See "Tensioning the saw chain"
See "Sharpening the saw chain"
Install the chain with the teeth facing the correct
direction See "Replacing a worn saw chain"
Replace the chain See "Replacing a worn saw chain"
Check the oil level Refill oil tank if necessary See
"Filling the bar and chain oil tank"
Reseat chain onto groove See "Assembling the guide
bar and saw chain"
Check the oil level Refill oil tank if necessary See
"Filling the bar and chain oil tank"
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