Need More Help - Craftsman 172.43983 Operator's Manual

The following table gives c hecks a nd actions t hat y oucanperform ifyour m achine does not
operate c orrectly. Ifthese donot i dentify/remedy theproblem, contact your s ervice a gent.
WARNING: Switch o ffandremove plug from mains b efore i nvestigating fault.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain saw fails to operate No power Check power
Mains socket faulty Use another socket
Extension cord damaged Check cord, replace
Chain saw operates Check cord, replace
intermittently Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Dry chain Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Chain/chain bar overheats
Chain saw rips, vibrates,
does not saw properly
Extension cord damaged
Loose connection
Internal wiring defective
On/Off defective
No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
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
Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Replace chain
Reassemble with chain in
co rrect direction
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