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 MS 310The various faults that can affect a Stihl MS 310 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 […]
Troubleshooting Stihl MS 290The various faults that can affect a Stihl MS 290 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 […]
Troubleshooting Stihl MS 280The various faults that can affect a Stihl MS 280 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 […]
Troubleshooting Stihl MS 271The various faults that can affect a Stihl MS 271 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 […]
Troubleshooting Stihl MS 270The various faults that can affect a Stihl MS 270 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 […]
Troubleshooting Stihl MS 261 CMThe various faults that can affect a Stihl MS 261 CM 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, […]