Remington 18 BS188A, BPS188A, BS188A Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

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OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Saw runs, but does not cut

1. Chain assembled backwards on

guide bar,

1. See Replacing Saw Chain,

page 17

Saw does not cut unless heavily forced.

Cutting produces only sawdust with

few large chips

1. Chain is dull,

1. See Sharpening Saw Chain,

page 16

Saw runs slow. Saw stalls easily

1. Battery is nearly depleted

1. Recharge battery completely

until red LED turns off.

Motor of saw does not run when you

squeeze trigger

1. Battery not installed properly,

2. Battery not charged,

3. Trigger lockout not pressed in to

release trigger,

4. Worn out motor brushes,

5. Open wiring circuit on saw

1. Verify battery is installed

properly.

Check battery charging

requirements.

3. Press in trigger lockout before

squeezing trigger,

4. Contact DESA Power Tools

Technical Service.

5. Contact DESA Power Tools

Technical Service.

Motor of saw runs, but chain does

not move

1. Gear train failure

1. Contact DESA Power Tools

Technical Service.

Chain comes off guide bar 1. Chain is loose

2. Guide bar and chain not

assembled correctly

1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain

Tension, page 11

2. See Replacing Saw Chain, page

Battery dies quickly 1. Battery not fully charged

2. Chain tension too tight

3. Old battery that does not hold

charge.

1. Recharge battery completely

2. See Saw Chain Tension and

Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

pages 11 and 12

3. Replace battery

Battery not charging 1. Charger not plugged in

2. Charger cord not plugged into

charger base

3. Battery not fully inserted into

charger base.

4. Battery is too hot from use.

1. Plug charger into 120V 60HZ

AC source

2. Ensure charger cord is fully

inserted into charger base.

3. Slide battery fully into charger

base

4. Allow battery to cool for 30

minutes before placing in the

charger.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Remove battery from chain saw before adjusting saw chain tension.

Severe injury or death could oc-

cur from body contact with moving chain.

Note: For additional help, visit DESA Power Tools’ technical service web site at www.desatech.com.

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