Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Schedule - Gardena K970 II Chain Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting schedule

WARNING! If service operations or troubleshooting does not require the machine to be on, the
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engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position.
Problem
The machine does
not start
The chain rotates at
idle
The chain does not
rotate while
throttling up
The machine has no
power while
attempting to throttle
up
Vibration levels are
too high
Temperature of the
machine is too high
Poor cutting speed
Premature chain
stretch.
Diamond chain
snaps or jumps of

TROUBLESHOOTING

Probable cause
Incorrect starting procedure.
Stop switch in the right (STOP) position
There is no fuel in the fuel tank
Spark plug defective
Defective clutch
Idle speed too high
Defective clutch
Chain tension too tight. Diamond chain should
always be able to be pulled around the
guidebar by hand. It is normal for the diamond
chain links to hang below the guidebar.
Defective clutch
Blade fitted incorrectly
Clogged air filter
Clogged fuel filter
Fuel tank vent blocked
Blade fitted incorrectly
Blade defective
Vibration damping elements defective
Air intake or cooling flanges blocked
Clutch slipping / is defective
Diamonds may be glazed or too low feed
pressure.
Not enough water pressure. Insufficient water
supply may result in excessive wear to the
diamond chain, which can lead to loss of
strenght and diamond chain breakage.
Improper chain tension
Inserting saw into slot narrower than diamond
chain segments.
Not enough feed pressure while cutting.
Potential Solution
See instructions under the heading Starting
and stopping.
Make sure that the stop switch (STOP) is in
the left position.
Refill with fuel
Replace the spark plug.
Contact your servicing dealer.
Adjust the idle speed
Contact your servicing dealer.
Adjust the chain tension, see instructions in
the section "Assembling and adjustments".
Contact your servicing dealer.
Make sure the blade is properly installed.
Check the air filter and replace if necessary.
Replace the fuel filter.
Contact your servicing dealer.
Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly
and does not show signs of damage. See the
instructions in the sections "Cutting blades"
and "Assembly and adjustments".
Change the blade and make sure it is intact.
Contact your servicing dealer.
Clean the machine's air intake/cooling flanges
Always cut at full throttle.
Check clutch / contact your service agent
Cut in a soft abrasive material such as
sandstone or brick, for a short while.
Increase the water pressure.
Adjust the chain tension, see instructions in
the section "Assembling and adjustments".
See instructions in the section "Operation".
Avoid letting the saw bounce and chatter.
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