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This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for six (6) months from the date of first purchase when operated and
maintained in accordance with instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser.
This warranty covers only the cost of parts required to restore this to proper operating condition. Transportation and incidental costs associated with
warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty.
Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers or service centres.
This warranty does not cover commercial, industrial, or rental usage, nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear
and tear, or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accident, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration.
The warrantor assumes no responsibility for indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
Manufacturer:
DESA International
2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
U.S.A.
TROUBLESHOOTING
!
WARNINGICON G001
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
Saw runs, but does not cut.
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. Cutting pro-
duces only sawdust with few large chips.
Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily.
Motor of saw does not run when you squeeze trigger.
Motor of saw runs, but chain does not move.
Chain does not get oil.
Chain comes off guide bar.
Saw smokes.
Saw leaks oil.
Chain brake does not stop saw chain
(EL-4 and EL-7B only).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain assembled backwards on guide bar.
Chain is dull.
Low power supply voltage.
Switch lockout not pressed in to release trigger.
Chain brake activated.
Extension cord connections loose.
Open line fuse or circuit breaker.
Bad motor brushes.
Open wiring circuit on saw.
Gear train failure.
Clogged oil slot in guide bar.
Oil is too thick.
Chain is loose.
Guide bar and chain not assembled right.
Saw damaged. Do not use saw.
Oil cap is not secure.
Brake failure.
REMEDY
See Assembly.
See Sharpening Your Saw Chain.
Extension cord wire size too small. See Extension
Cords.
Press in switch lockout before squeezing trigger.
Release trigger and move front hand guard back to-
wards rear of saw.
Check cord connections.
Check line fuse or circuit breaker.
Contact authorized service person.
Contact authorized service person.
Contact authorized service person.
Remove guide bar and clean oil slot.
Use correct weight of oil. See Filling Oil Tank.
Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
See Assembly.
Contact authorized service person.
Tighten oil cap.
Note:
Empty oil tank when not in use.
Contact authorized service person.