Desa Remington 100271-01 - Manual (Page 17)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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TROUBLESHOOTING
OBSERVED FAULT
Saw runs, but does not cut
Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.
Cutting produces 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
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Chain assembled backwards on guide
bar
1. Chain is dull
1. Low power supply voltage
1. Switch lockout not pressed in to release
trigger
2. Chain brake activated
3. Extension cord connections loose
4. Open line fuse or circuit breaker
5. Bad motor brushes
1. Open wiring circuit on saw
2. Gear train failure
1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar
2. Oil is too thick
1. Chain is loose
2. Guide bar and chain not assembled right
1. Saw damaged. Do not use saw
1. Oil cap is not secure
1. Brake failure
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact
with moving chain.
REMEDY
1. See Assembly, pages 6 and 7
1. See Sharpening Your Saw Chain, pages
13 and 14
1. Extension cord wire size too small. See
Extension Cords, page 8
1. Press in switch lockout before squeez-
ing trigger
2. Release trigger and move front hand
guard back towards rear of saw
3. Check cord connections
4. Check line fuse or circuit breaker
5. Contact authorized service person
1. Contact authorized service person
2. Contact authorized service person
1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot
2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling Oil
Tank, page 7
1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain Tension
Adjustment, page 8
2. See Assembly, pages 6 and 7
1. Contact authorized service person
1. Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank
when not in use
1. Contact authorized service person