PROBLEM
Chain saw stops
unexpectedly
during operation.
Motor runs, but
chain does not
rotate.
Chain brake does
not engage.
44
CORDLESS 12" COMPACT CHAIN SAW — CS1200/CS1200-FC
CAUSE
◾
The chain saw is overloaded.
◾
The battery pack or chain
saw is too hot.
◾
Saw chain is bound in the
wood.
◾
Chain does not engage drive
sprocket.
◾
Debris preventing full
movement of the chain-
kickback brake paddle.
◾
Possible chain brake
malfunction.
SOLUTION
◾
Decrease the load.
◾
Allow the battery pack or chain saw
to cool until the temperature drops
to the recommended operating
temperature range.
◾
Release the trigger switch; remove
the saw chain and guide bar from
the wood, then restart the chain
saw.
◾
Remove the battery pack and
reinstall the chain, making sure that
the drive links on the chain are fully
seated on the sprocket.
◾
Clean debris from external chain
brake mechanism.
◾
Stop using the chain saw
immediately! Contact EGO Customer
Service for repair.