TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
performing any maintenance on the saw chain. Always remove the battery pack when
servicing or transporting the chain saw.
PROBLEM
Motor does not
run.
Motor runs, but
chain does not
rotate
Chain brake does
not engage
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56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW
Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves when
CAUSE
The battery pack is not
attached to the chain saw.
There is no electrical contact
between the saw and battery.
The battery pack is depleted.
The battery pack or chain
saw is too hot.
The lock-off button is not
depressed before pressing
the trigger switch.
Chain brake is engaged.
Saw chain is bound in the
wood
Debris in bar groove
Debris in side cover.
Chain does not engage drive
sprocket.
Debris preventing full
movement of the chain
kickback brake handle.
Possible chain brake
malfunction
SOLUTION
Attach the battery pack to the chain
saw.
Remove the battery, check contacts
and reinstall the battery pack.
Charge the battery pack.
Allow the battery pack or chain saw
to cool until the temperature drops
below 152°F (67°C).
Press down the lock-off button and
hold it, then depress the trigger
switch to turn on the chain saw.
Pull the chain kickback brake handle
backward toward the front handle.
Release the trigger switch; remove
the saw chain and guide bar from the
wood, then restart the chain saw.
Press the saw chain against the
wood, move the chain saw back and
forth to discharge the debris.
Remove battery pack, then remove
side cover and clean out debris.
Reinstall the chain, making sure that
the drive links on the chain are fully
seated on the sprocket.
Clean debris from external chain
brake mechanism.
Contact EGO Customer Service.