TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools’ technical service web site at www.remingtonpowertools.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.
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Saw runs, but does not cut |
| 1. Chain assembled backwards on |
| 1. | See Replacing Saw Chain | ||
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Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. |
| 1. | Chain is dull, |
| 1. | See Sharpening Saw Chain | |
Cutting produces only sawdust with |
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few large chips |
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Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily |
| 1. | Battery is nearly depleted |
| 1. | Recharge battery completely | |
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Motor of saw does not run when you |
| 1. | Battery not installed properly, |
| 1. | Verify battery is installed | |
squeeze trigger |
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| 2. | Battery not charged, |
| Check battery charging | ||
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| 3. | Trigger lockout not pressed in to |
| 3. | Press in trigger lockout before | |
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| 4. | Worn out motor brushes, |
| 4. | Contact DESA Power Tools | |
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| 5. | Open wiring circuit on saw |
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| 5. | Contact DESA Power Tools | |
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Motor of saw runs, but chain does |
| 1. | Gear train failure |
| 1. | Contact DESA Power Tools | |
not move |
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Chain comes off guide bar |
| 1. Chain is loose |
| 1. | Tighten chain. See Saw Chain | ||
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| 2. | Guide bar and chain not |
| 2. | See Replacing Saw Chain | |
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Battery dies quickly |
| 1. | Battery not fully charged |
| 1. | Recharge battery completely | |
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| 2. | See Saw Chain Tension and | |
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| 2. | Chain tension too tight |
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| Adjusting Saw Chain Tension | |
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| 3. | Old battery that does not hold |
| 3. | Replace battery | |
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Battery not charging |
| 1. | Charger not plugged in |
| 1. | Plug charger into 120V 60HZ | |
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| 2. | Charger cord not plugged into |
| 2. | Ensure charger cord is fully | |
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| 3. | Battery not fully inserted into |
| 3. | Slide battery fully into charger | |
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| 4. | Battery is too hot from use. |
| 4. | Allow battery to cool for 30 | |
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