Operating Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Bar and chain

running hot and

smoking.

1. Check chain tension for

overtightened condition.

2. Bar lube reservoir empty.

1. Tension chain. Refer to Chain

Tension earlier in this manual.

2. Check bar lube reservoir.

Motor runs, but

chain is not

rotating.

1. Chain tension too tight.

2. Check guide bar and chain

assembly.

3. Check guide bar and chain for

damage.

1. Re-tension chain. Refer to

Chain Tension earlier in this

manual.

2. Refer to Replacing the Bar and

Chain earlier in this manual.

3. Inspect guide bar and chain for

damage.

WARRANTY

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This 40 V Lithiuim-Ion pole saw is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase date

If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or just

want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at

1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.

This 40 V Lithiuim-Ion pole saw is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and

workmanship.

period, simply return the 40 V Lithiuim-Ion pole saw along with proof of purchase to the place of

purchase for a free replacement or refund, or call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) for warranty

service.

This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or

alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming

parts; the damage is due to normal wear, damage is due to abuse (including overloading of the tool

beyond capacity), improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is due to the use of the

tool after partial failure or use with improper accessories or unauthorized repair or alteration.

to state.