Remington Power Tools 107624-02 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or
death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain.
Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools technical service web site at www.remington-
powertools.com.
OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Saw runs, but does not
cut
Chain assembled backwards on
guide bar
See Assembly
Saw does not cut unless
heavily forced. Cutting
produces only sawdust
with few large chips
Chain is dull See Sharpening Saw Chain
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls
easily
Low power supply voltage Extension cord wire size too small. See
Extension Cords.
Motor of saw does not
run when you squeeze
trigger
1. Switch lockout not pushed for-
ward in to release trigger
2. Extension cord connections
loose
3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker
4. Worn out motor brushes
5. Open wiring circuit on saw
1. Push switch lockout forward before
squeezing trigger
2. Check cord connections
3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker
4. See authorized service center
5. See authorized service center
Motor of saw runs, but
chain does not move
Gear Sprocket Remove and inspect gear sprocket for
damage
Chain does not get oil All Models
1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar
2. Oil is too thick
Modles with Automatic Oiler
1. Vent in oil cap clogged
2. Filter in oil reservoir clogged
3. Pump damaged, do not use saw
1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot
2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling
Oil Tank
1. Remove cap and clean vent hole
2. Remove  lterin oil reservoir and
clean
3. See authorized service center
Chain comes off guide
bar
1. Chain is loose
2. Guide bar and chain not as-
sembled correctly
1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension
Adjustment
2. See Assembly
Saw smokes Saw damaged. Do not use saw See authorized service center
Saw leaks oil It is normal for oil to seep when the
saw is not in use.
Tighten oil cap.
Note: Empty oil tank when not in use.