PROBLEM
Chain saw does
not cut properly.
Chain becomes
loose or drops
off the guide bar
during normal
use.
56-VOLT CORDLESS COMMERCIAL 20" CHAIN SAW — CSX5000/CSX5000-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 is 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.
SOLUTION
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Tension the chain following the
chapter "ADJUSTING THE CHAIN
TENSION" until the chain is correctly
tensioned.
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Sharpen the chain cutters, following
the section "HOW TO SHARPEN THE
CUTTERS".
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Remove the battery pack and reinstall
the saw chain, following the section
"REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN".
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Remove the battery pack and replace
the chain following the section
"REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN".
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Check the oil level. Refill the oil tank if
necessary.
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Remove the battery pack and reinstall
the saw chain, following the section
"REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN".
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Tension the chain following the section
"ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION"
until the chain is correctly tensioned.
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Remove the battery pack and
reinstall the chain, following the
section "REPLACING THE BAR AND
CHAIN". Ensure that the drive links
on the chain are fully seated onto the
sprocket.
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