Troubleshooting; Warranty; Ce Declaration Of Conformity; Environmentally-Friendly Disposal - MTD TPS40-298 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Risk of injuries or material damage
¾ In case of doubt always consult a specialist workshop.
¾ Before any inspection or any work on the device, switch off the motor and remove the power
pack.
Problem Possible cause
Chain is too tight
Too much friction due to a lack of lubrica-
Chain becomes hot
tion
Chain is blunt
No oil in the tank
Chain is dry
Oil guiding groove is blocked
Chain is too loose
Uneven running,
Incorrect direction of rotation of the chain
heavy vibration
Chain or bar damaged
The power pack is too hot.
The power pack is discharged.
The device switch-
The temperature of the device (electron-
es off.
ics) is too high.
Overcurrent release
The power pack is discharged.
Overcurrent release
The device will not
switch on.
Power pack temperature too high or too
low.
The power pack is defective.
Chain is blunt
Inadequate cut
Chain worn

Warranty

The warranty conditions of our local company or
importer apply in all countries. Under the terms of
the warranty we will repair faults on your device
free of charge, insofar as material or manufactur-
ing defects are the cause. To make a claim under
warranty please contact your seller or your nearest
branch.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Further details about the device are con-
tained on the separately enclosed CE
Declaration of Conformity, which forms part
of this instruction manual.
Troubleshooting
WARNING!
Remedy
Adjust the chain tension
Fill with chain oil
Visit a service centre.
Fill with chain oil
Clean the bar
Adjust the chain tension
Fit the chain so it rotates in the correct direction
Visit a service centre.
Allow the power pack to cool.
Charge the power pack.
Allow the device to cool and if necessary, clean
the ventilation slots
If this occurs again take your device to a special-
ist workshop.
Charge the power pack.
If this occurs again take your device to a special-
ist workshop.
Allow the power pack to cool down or heat up.
Replace the power pack.
Visit a service centre.
Replace chain

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Electrical tools, accessories and packaging must be
routed into an environmentally compatible recycling
chain.
Power packs/batteries:
Do not dispose of power packs in domes-
tic waste, by burning or throwing into
water. Power packs must be collected,
recycled or disposed of in an environmen-
tally friendly manner.
Power tool:
Do not throw your power tool away with
domestic waste! Take it to a disposal
facility.
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