Troubleshooting; Technical Service; Service Publications - Remington 075762J Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International's Technical Service web
site at www.desatech.com.
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
STORAGE
If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow
steps below.
1. Drain oil tank.
2. Remove and clean guide bar and chain.
Clean guide bar and chain by soaking
in petroleum based solvent or mild soap
and water mixture.
3. Dry guide bar and chain.
4. Place chain in container filled with oil.
This will prevent rust.
5. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface
of guide bar.
6. Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this
with soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture.
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WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact
with moving chain.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain assembled backwards on guide bar
Chain is dull
Low power supply voltage
1. Switch lockout not pressed in to release
trigger
2. Extension cord connections loose
3. Open line fuse or circuit breaker
4. Bad motor brushes
5. Open wiring circuit on saw
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
Saw damaged. Do not use saw
Oil cap is not secure
7. Store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of
children's reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about as-
sembling, operating, or maintaining this saw.
If so, contact DESA International's Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
You can also visit DESA International's
Technical Service web
www.desatech.com.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
REMEDY
See Assembly, page 6
See Sharpening Saw Chain, page 13 (non-
Fast Sharp model) or page 14 (Fast Sharp
model)
Extension cord wire size too small. See
Extension Cords, page 8
1. Press in switch lockout before squeez-
ing trigger
2. Check cord connections
3. Check line fuse or circuit breaker
4. See authorized service center
5. See authorized service center
See authorized service center
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 7
2. See Assembly, page 6
See authorized service center
Tighten oil cap. Note: Empty oil tank when
not in use
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
You can buy a service manual from address
listed on back page of this manual. Send a check
for $5.00 payable to DESA International.
You can receive an illustrated parts list free
of charge. Send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to address on back page of this
manual.
When writing, include model number and
serial number of saw. You will find these
numbers on saw motor housing decal.
site at