Hi there, a couple of features come to mind that may be the cause of your problem.
Firstly, make sure that the saw is unplugged from the power supply.
The chain brake is active and wont allow sprocket movement and hence the chain. If necessary, pull the front guard (in front of the front handle) back until it clicks.
Electric saws generally have an additional motor-stop feature built into the trigger mechanism which is deactivated when the trigger is squeezed. So, in order to move the chain along the bar the trigger needs to be squeezed releasing the motor-stop. A tip - wear gloves when handling chains and move the chain towards the bar tip ie in the direction of the cutters - if the chain suddenly stops you wont remove several layers of skin in the process ! better still use a screwdriver against the back of one of the cutters and move it forwards - there should be some resistance and there should be no slack chain on the underside of the bar. Hope this helps.
Mark, thanks for your reply. This model has no chain brake, just a stationary 'hand guard' in front of the forward handle. Also, I did press the trigger while attempting to move the chain, without luck. I'm wondering if there is simply a direct connection from motor output to chain sprocket on this model, and no movement of the chain is possible (without power, of course).Mark, thanks for your reply. This model has no chain brake, just a stationary 'hand guard' in front of the forward handle. Also, I did press the trigger while attempting to move the chain, without luck. I'm wondering if there is simply a direct connection from motor output to chain sprocket on this model, and no movement of the chain is possible (without power, of course).
Glad to help but sorry I can't be of more assistance in this matter as I'm not familiar with this model. I'm surprised it has no chain brake though - I'm sure it's a mandatory requirement on new saws these days.Glad to help but sorry I can't be of more assistance in this matter as I'm not familiar with this model. I'm surprised it has no chain brake though - I'm sure it's a mandatory requirement on new saws these days.
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Hi there, a couple of features come to mind that may be the cause of your problem.
- The chain brake is active and wont allow sprocket movement and hence the chain. If necessary, pull the front guard (in front of the front handle) back until it clicks.
- Electric saws generally have an additional motor-stop feature built into the trigger mechanism which is deactivated when the trigger is squeezed. So, in order to move the chain along the bar the trigger needs to be squeezed releasing the motor-stop. A tip - wear gloves when handling chains and move the chain towards the bar tip ie in the direction of the cutters - if the chain suddenly stops you wont remove several layers of skin in the process ! better still use a screwdriver against the back of one of the cutters and move it forwards - there should be some resistance and there should be no slack chain on the underside of the bar. Hope this helps.
Firstly, make sure that the saw is unplugged from the power supply.
Mark, thanks for your reply. This model has no chain brake, just a stationary 'hand guard' in front of the forward handle. Also, I did press the trigger while attempting to move the chain, without luck. I'm wondering if there is simply a direct connection from motor output to chain sprocket on this model, and no movement of the chain is possible (without power, of course).
Glad to help but sorry I can't be of more assistance in this matter as I'm not familiar with this model. I'm surprised it has no chain brake though - I'm sure it's a mandatory requirement on new saws these days.