TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Motor does not start.
Chain saw stops running
during working.
Motor runs, but chain
does not rotate.
Chain brake does not
engage.
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56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1610E
CAUSE
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The battery pack is not attached to
the chain saw.
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There is no electrical contact
between the saw and battery pack.
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The battery pack is depleted.
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The battery pack or chain saw is
too hot.
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Chain brake is engaged.
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Debris in bar groove.
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Debris in side cover.
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The chain saw is overloaded.
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The battery pack or chain saw is
too hot.
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Saw chain is bound in the wood.
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Chain does not engage drive
sprocket.
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Debris preventing full movement of
the chain kickback brake handle.
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Possible chain brake malfunction.
SOLUTION
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Attach the battery pack to the chain saw.
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Remove battery, check contacts and
reinstall the battery pack.
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Charge the battery pack.
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Allow the battery pack or chain saw to cool
until the temperature drops below 67°C.
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Pull the chain-kickback brake handle
backward toward the front handle, arriving
at the operating position.
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Press the saw chain against the wood, move
the chain saw back and forth to discharge
the debris.
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Remove battery pack, then remove side
cover and clean out debris.
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Decrease the load.
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Decrease the load. Allow the battery pack
or chain saw to cool until the temperature
drops below 67°C.
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Release the variable-speed trigger switch;
remove the saw chain and guide bar fom
the wood, then restart the chain saw.
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Reinstall the chain, ensuring that the drive
links on the chain are fully seated on the
sprocket.
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Clean debris from the external chain brake
mechanism.
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Contact EGO Customer Service for repair.
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