Product Manual

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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300
TROUBLESHOOTING
AA 1214 - F/N 573259
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Steady alarm
beeping when
trigger pulled
Heavy use has
overheated the motor
Let the saw cool down and then resume cutting.
Chain brake is engaged
Before starting, make sure the hand guard is in its
most rearward position (chain brake disengaged).
For correct hand guard position, see “Starting the
Saw” in this manual.
Battery pack does
not charge
Battery pack over/under
temperature protection
is activated
This may occur when the saw is run continuously or
exposed to high ambient temperatures. Allow the
battery pack to reach the acceptable temperature
before charging. See “Battery Pack and Charger” in
this manual.
Dirty or damaged
contacts on battery
pack or charger
Inspect the contacts on the both the battery pack
and charger. If necessary, clean according to the
instructions in this manual. Reinsert battery pack
into the charger, making sure it is fully seated.
Battery pack is at the
end of its life
All batteries have a limited life. If the battery pack
is more than two years old or has been recharged
frequently, it may be time to replace it. Replace
only with the battery pack specified for this chain
saw.
Charger faulty
Have the function checked at an approved service
location.
Low cut time per
battery charge
Dull chain See “Sharpening with PowerSharp®” in this manual.
Worn chain
Replace the chain. See “Replacing a Worn Saw
Chain and Sharpening Stone” in this manual.
Dry chain
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
See “Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir” in this
manual.
Over tensioned chain See “Tensioning the Saw Chain” in this manual.
Improper cutting
technique
Follow guidelines in “Cutting” in this manual.
Debris in side cover
Remove battery pack, then remove side cover and
clean out debris.
Battery pack not fully
charged
Recharge. See “Battery Pack and Charger” in this
manual.
Blinking orange
light on charge
state indicator
Charger short circuit,
charger over current,
over voltage limit, open
circuit on battery pack,
or charge/pre-charge
time out error
1. Make sure the charger cord is connected to both
the charger and the electrical outlet.
2. Make sure the charger is receiving the correct
voltage.
3. Try charging another battery pack designed for
this charger.
If this does not correct the problem, have the
function checked at an approved service location.