- Ardisam Chainsaw User Manual

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Operator's Manual
CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life
of your chainsaw, prolonged or constant use may eventually
require that service be performed to allow it to continue oper-
ating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, causes and remedies.
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Starting failure •Checkfuelforwateror
substandard mixture
•Replacewithproperfuel
•Removeanddrythesparkplug
•Pullthestarteragainwithnochoke
•Replacesparkplugwithanewplug
Lack of power / Poor ac-
celeration / Rough idling
•Checkforwateror
substandard mixture
•Checkairlterandfuel
lter for clogging
•Checkcarburetorfor
inadequate adjustment
•Replacewithproperfuel
•Clean
•Haveanauthorizedservicecenteradjustthe
carburetor.
Oil does not come out •Checkoilforsubstandard
quality
•Checkoilpassageand
ports for clogging
•Replace
•Clean
If the unit seems to need further service, please consult with an authorized service shop in your area.