Homelite EL16 - Manual (Page 15)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Saw runs, but does not cut.
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.
Cutting produces only sawdust with few
large chips.
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily.
Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze
trigger.
Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move.
Chain does not get oil.
Chain comes off guide bar.
Saw smokes.
Saw leaks oil.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Chain assembled backwards on guide
bar
1. Chain is dull
1. Low power supply voltage
1. Switch lockout not pressed in to release
trigger
2. Extension cord connections loose
3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker
4. Bad motor brushes
5. Open wiring circuit on saw
1. Gear train failure
1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar
2. Oil is too thick
1. Chain is loose
2. Guide bar and chain not assembled right
1. Saw damaged. Do not use saw.
1. Oil cap is not secure.
REMEDY
1. See Assembly, page 6
1. See Sharpening your Homelite ® Dual
Raker Saw Chain, page 13
1. Extension cord wire size too small. See
Extension Cords, page 8
1. Press in switch lockout before squeez-
ing trigger
2. Check cord connections
3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker
4. Have repaired by authorized service center
5. Have repaired by authorized service center
1. Have repaired by authorized service center
1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot
2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling Oil
Tank, page 7
1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension
Adjustment, page 7
2. See Assembly, page 6
1. Have repaired by authorized service center
1. Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank
when not in use.
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact
with moving chain.