Troubleshooting
Warning: Unplug the pruner before any maintenance. Electrical shock or a contact with the rotating chain might cause
severe injuries or fatal accidents.
Fault
The pruner runs but is not cutting
The pruner will cut only if the speed is
high, result is only chips with several
larger parts.
The pruner runs slowly and remains
slightly jammed.
On the starter being pushed, the motor
will not start
The motor runs but the chain will not run
No oil is supplied to the chain
The chain gets loosen from the guide
bar
The unit is smoking
Oil leaking from the unit
Cause
The chain is fitted in reverse on the guide bar
The chain is blunt
Too low voltage
1.
The switch fuse was not pushed in to
release the starter
2.
The extension cable coupling released
3.
Automatic fuse or switch open
4.
Warn motor brushes
5.
An electric circuit on the unit opens
Faulty sprocket wheel
Guide bar oil tank plugged
1.
Oil too thick
2.
1.
Chain slackened
2.
Guide bar and chain misassembled
The unit is faulty. Do not use it
Oil tank cover not closed
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Troubleshooting
Refer to the assembly of guide bar and chain
Refer to the saw chain sharpening
The extension cable core wire not dimensioned
sufficiently (see Extension Cables).
1.
Push the starter fuse before pushing the
starter
2.
Check cable coupling
3.
Check automatic fuse or switch
4.
Call authorised servicing centre
5.
Call authorised servicing centre
Call authorised servicing centre
1.
Remove the guide bar and clean the oil
tank
2.
Use the right oil. (see Oil tank refill)
1.
Tighten the chain see Chain Tension set-
up (p. 28)
2.
see Guide Bar and Chain Installation
Call authorised servicing centre
Tighten the oil tank cover.
Notice: Empty the oil tank while the unit is out of
use