Possible Faults - ATIKA BKS 38 A Manual Original

Before each fault clearance
− switch off device
− wait for stop of chain saw
− apply the chain brake
− pull off the spark plug connector
− wear gloves
After each fault clearance, put into operation and recheck all security installations.
Fault
Motor does not start
Engine starts and is stalled
immediately
Chain saw does not work with
full power
Chain saw works
interruptions (sputters)
Chain does not run
Chain saw picks, vibrates or
does not saw correctly
Saw chain is hot
no saw chain lubrication
Smoke
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Possible cause
Incorrect starting sequence
Air filter contaminated
Fuel filter fouled
Spark plug fouled
No fuel supply
Fault in the fuel line
Cranking mechanism defective
Engine flooded.
Carburettor defective
Incorrect idle adjustment
Machine overloaded.
Chain edgeless/damaged
Air filter contaminated
Carburretor incorrectly adjusted
Silencer blocked
with Carburretor incorrectly adjusted
Spark plug fouled
Chain brake applied
Chain edgeless/damaged
Chain tension
Chain not assembled correctly (teeth face to
wrong direction)
no oil in the tank
oil flow canal blocked
chain tension too high
Chain edgeless
Incorrect chain lubrication
no oil in the tank
oil flow canal blocked
Incorrect chain lubrication
Incorrect fuel mixture
Carburretor incorrectly adjusted
P o s s i b l e f a u l t s
P o s s i b l e f a u l t s
Removal
Observe the correct starting sequence
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace the fuel filter
Clean or replace the spark plug
Fill the fuel tank. Bring the choke to the
correct starting position. Clean or replace
the fuel filter
Check the fuel line for kinks or damages
Replace the cranking rope: Replace the
recuperating spring
Screw off, clean and dry the spark plug.
Then pull the cranking rope several times
and reinstall the spark plug.
Contact the customer service
Contact the customer service
Do not excessively press during sawing
Chain must be regrinded or exchanged
Clean or replace the air filter
Contact the customer service
Clean the outlet of the silencer
Contact the customer service
Clean or replace the spark plug. Check the
spark plug connector
Release chain brake
Chain must be regrinded or exchanged
Check and adjust chain tension
Assemble chain again
Refill oil
Clean oil flow canal
Adjust chain tension
Chain must be regrinded or exchanged
Adjust the chain lubrication
Refill oil
Clean oil flow canal
Adjust the chain lubrication
Use two-stroke oil, ratio of mixture 40:1
Contact the customer service