PROBLEM
Chain saw does
not cut properly.
Chain becomes
loose or drops
off the guide bar
during normal
use.
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1610/CS1610-FC
CAUSE
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Insufficient chain tension.
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Dull chain.
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Chain installed backwards.
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Worn chain.
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Dry or excessively stretched
chain.
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Chain not in bar groove.
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The chain will become
loose as the temperature of
the chain increases during
normal saw operation.
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Chain does not engage drive
sprocket.
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Check chain tension for over
tightened condition.
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Chain oil tank is empty.
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Debris in guide bar groove.
SOLUTION
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Readjust the chain tension, following
the chapter: "ADJUSTING THE
CHAIN TENSION".
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Sharpen the chain cutters, following
the chapter: "HOW TO SHARPEN
THE CUTTERS".
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Reinstall the saw chain, following
the chapter: "REPLACING THE BAR
AND CHAIN".
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Replace the chain, following the
chapter: "REPLACING THE BAR
AND CHAIN".
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Check the oil level. Refill the oil tank
if necessary.
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Reinstall the saw chain, following
the chapter: "REPLACING THE BAR
AND CHAIN".
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Tighten the chain tension, following
the chapter "ADJUSTING THE
CHAIN TENSION".
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Reinstall the saw chain, following
the chapter "REPLACING THE BAR
AND CHAIN".
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Re-tension the saw chain, following
the chapter: "ADJUSTING THE
CHAIN TENSION".
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Fill the tank with bar and chain oil.
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Clear the debris in the groove.
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