Remington Power Tools EL-3 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
SOLUTION
Saw chain is assembled backwards. See manual for correct assembly.
Dull saw chain. See manual.
Low supply voltage. Check extension cord size noted in the manual. Low
voltage can cause poor performance and motor burnout.
Lock out button has not been depressed to release trigger. OR, extension cord
connections are loose. OR, line fuse or circuit breaker is open. OR, motor
brushes need replacement. See your service center. OR, wiring circuit open,
See your service center.
Gear train failure. See your service center.
Oil slot in bar or mount is clogged with saw dust. Remove and clean. OR, oil
is not thin enough. See manual.
Chain is too loose and requires adjustment. See manual. Or, bar and chain are
not assembled properly. See manual, recheck assembly.
DO NOT operate. See your service center
Oil cap is not secure.
Note:
when storing, empty oil tank to avoid seepage.
PROBLEM
Saw operates but does not cut.
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. Chips are fine,
dust like.
Saw seems to run slow and easily stalled.
Saw does not operate when trigger switch is squeezed.
Saw runs but chain does not move.
Chain does not get oil.
Saw chain comes off guide bar.
Saw smokes.
Saw leaks oil.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING