Homelite EL14 - Manual (Page 15)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
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 (non-
Fast Sharp model) or page 14 (Fast Sharp
model)
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.
STORAGE
If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow
steps below.
1. Drain oil tank.
2. Remove and clean guide bar and chain.
Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in
petroleum based solvent or mild soap
and water mixture.
3. Dry guide bar and chain.
4. Place chain in container filled with oil.
This will prevent rust.
5. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface
of guide bar.
6. Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this
with soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture.
7. Store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of
children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar