Maintenance/Trouble Shooting; Specifications - Craftsman 172.740500 Operator's Manual

9 amp motor electric chain saw
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Check power
Chain saw fails to operate
No power
Use another socket
Electrical socket faulty
Check cord, replace
Extension cord damaged
Chain saw operates
Extension cord damaged
Check cord, replace
intermittently
Loose connection
Contact service agent
Internal wiring defective
Contact service agent
On/Off switch defective
Contact service agent
Dry chain
No oil in reservoir
Refill oil
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Clean cap
Oil passage clogged
Clean oil passage outlet
Chain /chain bar overheats
No oil in reservoir
Refill oil
Clean cap
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
Clean oil passage outlet
Chain is over-tensioned
Adjust locking knob
Dull chain
Sharpen chain or replace
Chain saw rips, vibrates,
Chain tension too loose
Adjust locking knob
does not saw properly
Dull chain
Sharpen chain or replace
Chain worn out
Replace chain
Chain teeth are facing in the
Reassemble with chain in
wrong direction
correct direction
Never use tools with defective On/Off switches.
In the case of all other types of technical faults, take tool to a qualified service dealer for inspection and possible repair
using identical replacement parts.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model 172.740500
Voltage
Amps
Bar length
Chain speed
Oil tank capacity
Chain pitch
Number of chain links
Chain gauge
E&S ®, Type 3/8LP.050 52E (14")
Chain Type
Oregon ®, Type 91PX052X (14")
E&S ®, Type ES140SDEA041 (14")
Bar Type
Oregon ®, Type 140SDEA041 (14")
Weight (chain & bar included)
Protection class
32
PARTS LIST
120V~ 60Hz
9A
14"
28 ft /s
4.06 ounces
3/8"
52
0.050"
6.6 lbs
/ II
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