TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Motor does not
run.
Chain saw stops
running during
operation
Motor runs, but
chain does not
rotate.
Chain brake does
not engage.
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56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1610/CS1610-FC
CAUSE
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The battery pack is not
attached to the chain saw.
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There is no electrical contact
between the saw and battery.
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The battery pack is depleted.
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The battery pack or chain
saw is too hot.
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Chain brake is engaged.
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Debris in bar groove.
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Debris in side cover.
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The chain saw is overloaded
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The battery pack or chain
saw is too hot.
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Saw chain is bound in the
wood.
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Chain does not engage drive
sprocket.
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Debris preventing full
movement of the chain
kickback brake handle.
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Possible chain brake
malfunction.
SOLUTION
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Attach the battery pack to the chain
saw.
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Remove the battery, check contacts
and reinstall the battery pack.
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Charge the battery pack.
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Allow the battery pack or chain saw
to cool until the temperature drops
below 152°F (67°C).
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Pull the chain kickback brake handle
backward toward the front handle.
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Press the saw chain against the
wood, move the chain saw back and
forth to discharge the debris.
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Remove battery pack, then remove
side cover and clean out debris.
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Decrease the load
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Allow the battery pack or chain saw
to cool until the temperature drops
below 152°F (67°C).
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Release the variable-speed trigger
switch; remove the saw chain and
guide bar from the wood, then
restart the chain saw.
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Reinstall the chain, following the
chapter "REPLACING THE BAR
AND CHAIN". Ensure that the drive
links on the chain are fully seated
on the sprocket.
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Clean debris from the external chain
brake mechanism.
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Contact EGO Customer Service for
repair.