Troubleshooting Guide - EINHELL GC-HC 90/2046 T Operating Instructions Manual

12. Troubleshooting guide

Caution!
Before troubleshooting, switch off the tool and disconnect the mains plug.
The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem
if your tool fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact
your nearest service workshop.
Problem
The chainsaw does
not work at all
The chainsaw works
intermittently
The saw chain is
dry
The chain/guide bar
is hot
The chainsaw
judders, vibrates
or does not saw
properly
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Possible cause
- No power supply
- Defective mains outlet
- The extension power cable is dama-
ged
- The fuse is defective
- Loose external connection
- Loose internal connection
- The On/Off switch is defective
- There is no oil in the tank
- The vent in the oil tank cap is blocked
- The oil outlet is blocked
- There is no oil in the tank
- The vent in the oil tank cap is blocked
- The oil outlet is blocked
- The chain is blunt
- The chain is overtensioned
- The chain is loose
- The chain is blunt
- The chain is worn
- The saw teeth point in the wrong
direction
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Remedy
- Check the power supply
- Try an alternative power source
and replace if necessary
- Check the cable and replace if
necessary
- Replace the fuse
- Consult a specialist workshop
- Consult a specialist workshop
- Consult a specialist workshop
- Top up with oil
- Clean the oil tank cap
- Clear the oil outlet
- Top up with oil
- Clean the oil tank cap
- Clear the oil outlet
- Re-sharpen or replace the chain
- Check the chain tension
- Adjust the chain tension
- Re-sharpen or replace the chain
- Replace the chain
- Refi t the chain with the teeth
facing in the correct direction
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