Chainsaw Power Tool

Chainsaw won’t stay running

Low oil level
Clogged air filter
Dirty carburetor
Spark plug not firing
Loose or damaged spark plug wire

Chainsaw won’t start when it’s hot due to hot saw bar and chain binding, overheating engine, dirty air filter, old or bad gas, weak spark plug, fouled carburetor

Check the chain brake.
Make sure the chainsaw is in the correct gear.
Check the oil level and add oil if needed.
Clean the air filter.
Check the spark plug and replace if needed.

Chain saws that won’t cut straight can be caused by dull or damaged chains, misaligned guides, or worn bar rails.

Chain saw not cutting dull chain, low oil, pinched or misaligned chain, dirty bar, or damaged bar.

Why won’t my chainsaw chain tighten?

The chain is too loose.
The chain brake is engaged.
The chain tensioner is not working properly.
The bar is bent.
The chain is worn out.

The chain brake is engaged.
The clutch is disengaged.
The chainsaw is out of gas.
The chain is too tight.
The chain is damaged.

Chainsaw blade won’t spin because of a dull chain, a jammed chain, a loose or broken chain, a bad chain sprocket, or a lack of lubrication.

Why won’t my chain move on my chainsaw?

The chain brake is engaged.
The chain is too loose.
The chain is too tight.
The bar is bent.
The sprocket is damaged.

Chainsaw won’t idle when the throttle is released. Possible causes dirty or clogged carburetor, low compression, or a faulty governor.