Garden and forestry power tools, such as chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers, can be incredibly useful for maintaining your outdoor spaces. However, like any machinery, they can sometimes develop issues or stop working altogether.
Troubleshooting these tools can be frustrating, but with a bit of knowledge and patience, you can often diagnose and fix the problem yourself.
Some common issues that may arise include difficulty starting the tool, uneven idling or stalling, a lack of power or speed, or an inability to cut or trim effectively.
These problems may be caused by a variety of factors, including old or contaminated fuel, a clogged air filter, a malfunctioning spark plug, or a damaged carburetor.
Troubleshooting Stihl 051The various faults that can affect a Stihl 051 chainsaw are divided into seven groups. In each group the likely symptoms are given on the left and possible causes are listed on the right. The most likely faults are given first, and so on. Chainsaws are pretty basic engines, requiring three basic areas, […]
Troubleshooting Stihl 050The various faults that can affect a Stihl 050 chainsaw are divided into seven groups. In each group the likely symptoms are given on the left and possible causes are listed on the right. The most likely faults are given first, and so on. Chainsaws are pretty basic engines, requiring three basic areas, […]
Troubleshooting Stihl 048The various faults that can affect a Stihl 048 chainsaw are divided into seven groups. In each group the likely symptoms are given on the left and possible causes are listed on the right. The most likely faults are given first, and so on. Chainsaws are pretty basic engines, requiring three basic areas, […]
Troubleshooting Stihl 046The various faults that can affect a Stihl 046 chainsaw are divided into seven groups. In each group the likely symptoms are given on the left and possible causes are listed on the right. The most likely faults are given first, and so on. Chainsaws are pretty basic engines, requiring three basic areas, […]
Troubleshooting Stihl 045The various faults that can affect a Stihl 045 chainsaw are divided into seven groups. In each group the likely symptoms are given on the left and possible causes are listed on the right. The most likely faults are given first, and so on. Chainsaws are pretty basic engines, requiring three basic areas, […]
Troubleshooting Stihl 044The various faults that can affect a Stihl 044 chainsaw are divided into seven groups. In each group the likely symptoms are given on the left and possible causes are listed on the right. The most likely faults are given first, and so on. Chainsaws are pretty basic engines, requiring three basic areas, […]