Remington Power Tools Troubleshooting for Remington Chainsaws - Get Help at RemingtonPowerTools.com

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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	Chain assembled backwards on		See Assembly
cut	guide bar
Saw does not cut unless	Chain is dull		See Sharpening Saw Chain
heavily forced. Cutting
produces only sawdust
with few large chips
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls	Low power supply voltage		Extension cord wire size too small.
easily			See Extension Cords.
Motor of saw does not	1.	Switch lockout not pushed for-	1.	Push switch lockout forward
run when you squeeze		ward in to release trigger		before squeezing trigger
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.	Worn out motor brushes	4.	See authorized service center
	5.	Open wiring circuit on saw	5.	See authorized service center
Motor of saw runs, but	Gear Sprocket		Remove and inspect gear sprocket
chain does not move			for damage
Chain does not get oil	1.	Clogged oil slot in guide bar	1.	Remove guide bar and clean oil
	2.	Oil is too thick		slot
			2.	Use correct weight of oil. See
				Filling Oil Tank
Chain comes off guide	1.	Chain is loose	1.	Tighten chain. See Saw Chain
bar				Tension Adjustment
	2.	Guide bar and chain not as-	2.	See Assembly
		sembled correctly
Saw smokes	Saw damaged. Do not use saw		See authorized service center
Saw leaks oil	It is normal for oil to seep when the		Tighten oil cap.
	saw is not in use.		Note: Empty oil tank when not
			in use.

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

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DESA Power Tools ATTN: Technical Service P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

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