Troubleshooting - Oregon CS1500-091 Original Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Use this table to see possible solutions for problems with the chain saw. If these
suggestions do not solve the problem, see "Warranty and Service" .
SYMPTOM
Chain pinched in cut
Cord is damaged or
Motor stops while
severed
cutting
Chain brake is engaged
Saw is not plugged in
Cord is damaged or
severed
GFCI outlet is tripped
Motor does
Bad electrical outlet
not run or runs
intermittently
Chain brake engaged
Trigger lock-out not
pressed
Debris in side cover
Debris preventing full
movement of front hand
guard
Motor does not
stop when chain
brake is engaged
Possible chain brake
malfunction
Chain not engaging
Motor runs, but
drive sprocket
saw chain does not
rotate
Guide bar nose sprocket
is not turning
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Undercut limb to relieve pressure on limb See
"Cutting"
If extension cord is damaged, do not use and
replace it If chain saw cord is damaged, do not use
and contact an approved service location
Set the front hand guard to the operating position
as described in "Checking the Front Hand Guard
Position"
Plug in the saw
If extension cord is damaged, do not use and
replace it If chain saw cord is damaged, do not use
and contact an approved service location
Unplug extension cord, reset GFCI and plug the
extension cord back in
Plug extension cord into a different outlet
Set the front hand guard to the operating position
as described in "Checking the Front Hand Guard
Position"
Press the trigger lock-out before squeezing the
trigger switch See "General Operation"
Unplug the chain saw, then remove side cover and
clean out debris
Clean debris from external chain brake mechanism
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING CHAIN BRAKE
COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Contact an approved service location before using
Reinstall the chain, making sure the drive links on
the chain are fully seated on the drive sprocket
See "Replacing a Worn Saw Chain and Sharpening
Stone"
Replace the guide bar See "Replacing a Worn Guide
Bar"
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
WARNING: OPERATING A CHAIN SAW
OREGON® CHAIN SAW
MODEL CS1500-091
F/N 570773 - AC 0614