Troubleshooting - Remington RM0818B Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Saw l"uns, but does not cut 1. Chain assembled backwards on 1. See Replacing Saw Chain
guide bar,
I. Chain is {lull, 1. See Sharpening Saw Chain 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 mn when you
squeeze trigger
Motor of saw runs, but chain does
not move
Chain comes oft guide bar
Battery dies quickly
Battery not charging
1. Battery is nearly depleted
1. Battery not installed properly,
2. Battery not chaged,
3. Trigger lockout not pressed in to
release trigger,
4. Worn out motor brushes,
5. Open wiring circuit on saw
1. Gear train failure
1. Chain is loose
2. Guide bar and chain not
assembled conectly
1. Battery not tully charged
2. Chain tension too tight
3. Old battery that does not hold
charge.
l. Charger not plugged in
2. Charger cord not plugged into
charger base
3. Battery not tully inserted into
charger base.
4. Battery is too hot from use.
1. Recharge battery completely
until red LED turns oft.
1. Verity battery is installed
properly.
2. Check battery charging
requirements.
3. Press in trigger lockout before
squeezing trigger,
4. Call the Customer Service
Depamnent
5. Call the Customer Service
Department
I. Call the Customer Service
Department
1. Tighten chain. See Saw Chain
Tension
2. See Replacing Saw Chain
1. Recharge battery completely
2, See Saw Chain Tension and
Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
3, Replace battery
1. Plug chmger into I20V 60HZ
AC source
2. Ensure charger cord is fully
inserted into charger base.
3. Slide battery fully into chm-ger
base
4. Allow battery to cool for 30
minutes before placing in the
charger.
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