Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. Note: For temperatures below 30°F, use SAE #10 oil. For temperatures above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil.
Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from tank.
Wipe off excess oil.
Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use. Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage. Like so much of what MrFixIt posts his opinion is based on BS. He can never take the time needed to provide any answer that actually requires thought or research!!! Use bar oil available at any home center or hardware. You can download your manual here: Remington.com http://www.desaparts.com/index.htm
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From page 9 of your manual:
FILLING OIL TANK
- Remove oil cap.
- Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. Note: For temperatures below 30°F, use SAE #10 oil. For temperatures above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil.
- Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from tank.
- Wipe off excess oil.
Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not inuse. Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage.
Like so much of what MrFixIt posts his opinion is based on BS. He can never take the time needed to provide any answer that actually requires thought or research!!!
Use bar oil available at any home center or hardware.
You can download your manual here:
Remington.com
http://www.desaparts.com/index.htm
- Type "YourModelNo" into the "Model #:" window, then click search.
- Click the YourModelNo - Remington Electric Chain Saw "View Model" link.
- Click “View Owners Manual” or "View Illustrated Parts Breakdown" link.
HTHLou
If you did not rate his answer please give it the NOT HELPFUL rating it deserves.