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, | |
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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 | 2. | Battery not charged, |
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| 2. | 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 |
| 5. | Open wiring circuit on saw |
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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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| Tension, page 11 |
| 2. | Guide bar and chain not | 2. | See Replacing Saw Chain, page |
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| 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 |
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| Adjusting Saw Chain Tension | ||
| 3. | Old battery that does not hold |
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| 3. | Replace battery | ||
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Battery not charging | 1. | Charger not plugged in |
| 2. | Charger cord not plugged into |
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| charger base |
| 3. | Battery not fully inserted into |
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| 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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