Desa 104316-04 Troubleshooting, Storage, Technical Service, Service Publications, Observed Fault

OWNER’S MANUAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com.

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain.

OBSERVED FAULT	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Saw runs, but does not cut	Chain assembled backwards on guide bar	See Assembly, page 6

Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. Chain is dull Cutting produces only sawdust with few

large chips

See Sharpening Saw Chain, page 13 (non- Fast Sharp model) or page 14 (Fast Sharp model)

Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily	Low power supply voltage		Extension cord wire size too small. See
			Extension Cords, page 8
Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze	1.	Switch lockout not pressed in to release	1.	Press in switch lockout before squeez-
trigger		trigger		ing trigger
	2.	Extension cord connections loose	2.	Check cord connections
	3.	Open line fuse or circuit breaker	3.	Check line fuse or circuit breaker
	4.	Bad motor brushes	4.	See authorized service center
	5.	Open wiring circuit on saw	5.	See authorized service center
Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move	Gear train failure		See authorized service center
Chain does not get oil	1.	Clogged oil slot in guide bar	1.	Remove guide bar and clean oil slot
	2.	Oil is too thick	2.	Use correct weight of oil. See Filling Oil
				Tank, page 7
Chain comes off guide bar	1.	Chain is loose	1.	Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension
				Adjustment, page 7
	2.	Guide bar and chain not assembled right	2.	See Assembly, page 6
Saw smokes	Saw damaged. Do not use saw		See authorized service center

Saw leaks oil

STORAGE

If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below.

1.Drain oil tank.

2.Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum based solvent or mild soap and water mixture.

3.Dry guide bar and chain.

4.Place chain in container filled with oil. This will prevent rust.

5.Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide bar.

6.Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this with soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.

Oil cap is not secure

7.Store chain saw

•in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach

•in a dry place

•in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar

TECHNICAL

SERVICE

You may have further questions about as- sembling, operating, or maintaining this saw. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.

You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com.

Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank when not in use

SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

You can buy a service manual from address listed on back page of this manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to DESA International.

You can receive an illustrated parts list free of charge. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to address on back page of this manual.

When writing, include model number and serial number of saw. You will find these numbers on saw motor housing decal.

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