Why Does My Dewalt 20V Pole Saw Stall When I Lift It Up?
Asked by User4321XYZ
I've been using my Dewalt 20V pole saw, and it works perfectly when the head is low to the ground. However, once I lift it to cut overhead branches, it stalls out. I've checked, and there's enough oil in it. Does anyone know what might be causing this issue and how I can fix it?
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Have you tried loosening the chain? Sometimes the chain can be too tight, and that can cause it to stall when lifted. It's a simple fix that might solve your problem!
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I faced a similar issue with my pole saw. I actually had to take mine apart to diagnose the problem. There’s a thin wire running through the aluminum extensions, and mine got frayed at some rivets. It was a bit tricky to fix, so you might want to check if yours has the same issue. As a quick test, try running it without any extensions. If it works fine that way, you may need to look closely at those connections!
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CuriousClimber22: That's interesting! Can you walk me through how you disassembled it? I want to be prepared if mine has similar problems.