Scotts LCS31662S Owner's Manual page 14

Problem
- Unit does not run
Bar and chain running hot
-
and smoking
- Motor runs but chain is not
rotating
- Motor stops while switch
trigger is depressed
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Possible Cause
- Battery not making contact
- Lock off button not fully operated
- Battery not installed properly
- Battery not charged
- Check tension for over-tight
condition
- Chain oil tank empty
- Chain installed backwards
Chain tension too tight
-
- Check guide bar and chain for
damage
- Motor is overloaded
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-Check battery is fully inserted
-Check that lock off button is fully forward prior to
moving trigger
-Check battery installation
-Check battery charging requirements
- Adjust chain tension
- Fill tank with chain oil
- Reverse chain so that cutters face the right
direction
- Adjust chain tension
- Replace damaged bar and chain with identical
replacement parts.
- Release switch trigger, wait several seconds,
then depress trigger again.Motor should restart.
If it doesn't, remove battery pack, reinstall
battery pack, then try again.
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Model LCS31662S
Possible Solution