Remington Power Tools BPS188A, BS188A Troubleshooting, Observed Fault Possible Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools’ technical service web site at www.desatech.com.

WARNING: Remove battery from chain saw before adjusting saw chain tension. Severe injury or death could oc- cur from body contact with moving chain.

OBSERVED FAULT

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Saw runs, but does not cut

1. Chain assembled backwards on

1.

See Replacing Saw Chain,

 

 

guide bar,

 

page 17

 

 

 

 

 

Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.

1.

Chain is dull,

1.

See Sharpening Saw Chain,

Cutting produces only sawdust with

 

 

 

page 16

few large chips

 

 

 

 

Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily

1.

Battery is nearly depleted

1.

Recharge battery completely

 

 

 

 

until red LED turns off.

Motor of saw does not run when you

1.

Battery not installed properly,

1.

Verify battery is installed

squeeze trigger

2.

Battery not charged,

 

properly.

 

2.

Check battery charging

 

 

 

 

requirements.

 

3.

Trigger lockout not pressed in to

3.

Press in trigger lockout before

 

 

release trigger,

 

squeezing trigger,

 

4.

Worn out motor brushes,

4.

Contact DESA Power Tools

 

5.

Open wiring circuit on saw

 

Technical Service.

 

 

 

5.

Contact DESA Power Tools

 

 

 

 

Technical Service.

Motor of saw runs, but chain does

1.

Gear train failure

1.

Contact DESA Power Tools

not move

 

 

 

Technical Service.

Chain comes off guide bar

1. Chain is loose

1.

Tighten chain. See Saw Chain

 

 

 

 

Tension, page 11

 

2.

Guide bar and chain not

2.

See Replacing Saw Chain, page

 

 

assembled correctly

 

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Battery dies quickly

1.

Battery not fully charged

1.

Recharge battery completely

 

2.

Chain tension too tight

2.

See Saw Chain Tension and

 

 

Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

 

3.

Old battery that does not hold

 

pages 11 and 12

 

3.

Replace battery

 

 

charge.

 

 

Battery not charging

1.

Charger not plugged in

 

2.

Charger cord not plugged into

 

 

charger base

 

3.

Battery not fully inserted into

 

 

charger base.

 

4.

Battery is too hot from use.

1.Plug charger into 120V 60HZ AC source

2.Ensure charger cord is fully inserted into charger base.

3.Slide battery fully into charger base

4.Allow battery to cool for 30 minutes before placing in the charger.

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Contents Volt Cordless Chainsaw Stop Contents IntroductionImportant Safety Information Before Operating SawWhile Operating Saw IMPORTANT Safety Information Maintenance Storage of SawKickback Service Polesaw Trimming PrecautionsGeneral Maintenance StorageProduct Identification Chain SawPoleSaw Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Guide Chain SAW terms and definitionsRear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body Bar that reduces chance of kickbackSafety Warnings Rechargeable batteryProtective Battery Terminal Cap 10.0Charging Battery Important Charging NotesLoosen guide bar nuts before adjust- ing chain see Figure Chain Saw AssemblySaw Chain Tension Adjustment Chain Saw InformationCutting with the Chain Saw Oiling ChainFelling a Tree Cutting Down a Tree Before Felling a TreeFelling Cut Felling Procedure Felling NotchLimbing a Tree Cut towards notchLog Supported On One End Bucking a LogTrimming a Tree Pruning Entire Length Of Log On GroundPolesaw Information Polesaw AssemblyAdjusting Pole Length Cutting with the PolesawCare of Guide Bar Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Saw Body Sharpening Saw ChainReplacing Saw Chain Filing Cutter Depth GaugesPlace sprocket cover onto guide bar bolts Troubleshooting Observed Fault Possible Cause RemedyWarranty Service Non-Warranty ServiceSee pages 43 through 44 for an Illustrated Parts List Warranty Information BoxManual Para EL Usuario Entificación del Producto Diagnóstico Y Resolución DE ProblemasIntroducción Información sobre la sierra de cadenaInformación Importante DE Seguridad Antes DE Utilizar LA SierraAl utilizar la sierra Contragolpes Al cortar, no aplique gra fuerza a la sierraCómo llevar la sierra Inspeccione la cadena serrada antes y después de cada uso AlmacenamientoMantenimiento de la cadena y seguridad contra contragolpes Mantenimiento GeneralDesembalaje Precauciones al recortar con la sierra de pértigaIdentificación del Producto PoleSaw CadenaTérminos y definiciones de la sierra de cadena Advertencias de Seguridad Batería recargableTapa protectora del terminal de la batería Cord AWG CordCarga de la batería Notas importantes sobre la cargaEnsamblado de la sierra de cadena Tensión de la sierra de cadenaAjuste DE Tensión DE LA Cadena Serrada Lubricación DE LA CadenaRealización DE Cortes Antes de derribar un árbol Tala DE UN Árbol Derribamiento de un árbolAdvertencia Procedimiento de tala Corte de la muescaLa totalidad del tronco sobre el suelo Desmembramiento DE UN ÁrbolTrozado DE UN Tronco Tronco apoyado en un extremoPoda DE UN Árbol Figura 20- Poda de una ramaInformación sobre la sierra de Pértiga Regulación DE LA Longitud DE LA Pértiga Corté CON LA Sierra DE PértigaCuidado DE LA Barra DE Guía Limpieza Y MantenimientoLimpieza DEL Cabezal Afilado DE LA CadenaRecambio de la cadena serrada Limado de los calibradores de medida de profundidadAjuste bien la barra guía con la llave Diagnóstico Y Resolución DE Problemas Servicio DE Reparación Servicio TécnicoAccesorios Y Piezas DE Repuesto Servicio con garantíaGarantía Estándar Garantía Estándar de la BateríaGarantía Limitada Illustrated Parts LIST/DESGLOSE Ilustrado DE Partes Parts LIST/LISTA DE Repuestos BS188AParts Centrals / Central DE Piesaz 121071-01 REV.A 11/07

BS188A, BPS188A, BS188A, BPS188A, BS188A specifications

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