Fault Finding - Bosch AKE 3000 Operating Instructions Manual

EURO • Printed in Germany • BA F 016 L69 742 • AKE 3000/3500/4000/AKE 30/35/40-17 S • GB • OSW 09/00
AKE 3000/3500/4000 - Buch Seite 20 Dienstag, 9. Oktober 2001 11:49 11
Cleaning/Storage
Clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw us-
ing a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or
polishes. Remove all debris, especially from the motor
cooling vents 29.
Remove and brush clean the cover plate 15, chain and
chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use.
Clean the area under the cover plate 15, the drive
sprocket 22 and chain bar assembly using a brush.
Clean oil outlet 20 with cloth.

Fault Finding

The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these
do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom
Chain saw fails to operate
Chain saw operates
intermittently
Dry chain
Chain brakes do not
function
Chain/chain bar overheats
Chain saw rips, vibrates,
does not saw properly
20
K
AKE 30-17 S/35-17 S/40-17 S) becomes difficult to op-
erate, dismantle the protective lid 32 from inside the
cover plate 15. Turn locking knob 14 and red tensioning
ring 13 against each other, so that debris is loosened
from the mechanism and can be discarded. Carefully
knock out debris. If mechanism is heavily clogged, use
brush or compressed air for cleaning. Do not use tools of
any kind.
If the chain saw is to be stored for a longer period of time,
remove the oil, briefly soak chain and chain bar in clean
oil and rap in oiled paper.
Store in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children.
Do not place other objects on the chain saw.
Possible Cause
Kick back brake is activated
No power
Mains socket faulty
Extension cord damaged
Fuse faulty
Extension cord damaged
Loose connection
Internal wiring defective
On/Off switch defective
No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
Problem with front handle kick back
mechanism
No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
Chain is over tensioned
Dull chain
Chain tension too loose
Dull chain
Chain worn out
Chain teeth are facing in the wrong
direction
If the chain tensioning
Remedy
Pull hand guard 5 back in position
Check power
Check other socket, replace
Check cord, replace
Replace fuse
Check cord, replace
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Contact service agent
Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Adjust chain tension
Sharpen chain or replace
Adjust chain tension
Sharpen chain or replace
Replace chain
Reassemble with chain in correct
direction
mechanism (only