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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
www.remingtonpowertools.
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
1. Clogged oil slot in guide bar
2. Oil is too thick
1. Remove guide bar and clean oil slot
2. Use correct weight of oil. See Filling
Oil Tank
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.