F.F. Group ELC 40/2400 PLUS Notice Originale page 73

ELC 40/2400 PLUS
PROBLEM
Motor stops while
cutting
Motor does not run or
runs intermittently
Motor does not stop
when chain brake is
engaged
Motor runs, but saw
chain does not rotate
Chainsaw does not cut
properly
Chain loosening or com-
ing off of guide bar
Bar and chain excessive-
ly hot and/or smoking
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain pinched in cut
Cord is damaged or
severed
Chain brake is engaged
Saw is not plugged in
Cord is damaged or severed
Bad electrical outlet
Chain brake engaged
Trigger lock-out not pressed
Debris in side cover
Debris preventing full movement
of front handguard
Possible chain brake malfunction
Chain not engaging drive
sprocket
Guide bar nose sprocket is not
turning
Insufficient chain tension
Dull chain
Chain installed backwards
Worn chain
Dry or excessively stretched chain
Chain not in bar groove
Side cover not installed correctly
Chain is under-lubricated
ENGLISH
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Undercut limb to relieve pressure on limb.
If extension cord is damaged, do not use and replace it.
If chainsaw cord is damaged, do not use and contact an
approved service location.
Set the front hand-guard to the operating position.
Plug in the saw
If extension cord is damaged, do not use it but replace it.
If chainsaw cord is damaged, do not use it but contact an
approved service location.
Plug extension cord into a different outlet.
Set the front hand-guard to the operating position.
Press the trigger lock-out before squeezing the trigger
switch
Unplug the chainsaw, then remove side cover and clean
out debris.
Clean debris from external chain brake mechanism.
WARNING: Operating a chainsaw 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.
Replace the guide bar.
Tension the chain.
Sharpen the chain.
Install the chain with the teeth facing the correct direction.
Replace the chain.
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
Reset chain onto groove.
Properly install side cover ensuring the tab at rear of side
cover is tucked into saw body.
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
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