symptom

The chain travels around the bar but only rubs the wood, produces almost no chips, and will not enter the cut.

The chain travels around the bar but only rubs the wood, 1. Remove the battery and inspect the chain: cutters along the top of the guide bar

What this symptom means

The chain travels around the bar but only rubs the wood, 1. Remove the battery and inspect the chain: cutters along the top of the guide bar

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