Owner’s manual, Troubleshooting – Homelite UT13130 User Manual
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TRoUBleSHooTING
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact
with moving chain.
OBSERVED FAUlT
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
Chain assembled backwards on guide bar
Chain is dull
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
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
Saw damaged. Do not use saw
Oil cap is not secure
REMEDY
See Assembly, page 6
See Sharpening Saw Chain, page 13
Extension	 cord	 wire	 size	 too	 small.	 See	
Extension	Cords
, page 8
1. Press in switch lockout before squeezing
trigger
2.	 Check	cord	connections
3.	 Check	line	fuse	or	circuit	breaker
4.	 See	authorized	service	center
5.	 See	authorized	service	center
See 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
See authorized service center
Tighten oil cap.
Note: Empty oil tank when
not in use
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technical service web site at
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