I bought the model RM1635W electric chain saw. After a few day's use, the saw seized up.
I was careful to keep oil in the chain oiler reservoir and not allow the chain to be too tight. I disassembled the saw to determine why it seized. There is (or was) a bearing on the motor shaft that failed because it receives no lubrication. Most of the bearing rollers fell out and those left over damaged the motor shaft. This is was not a sealed bearing. The bearing rollers ride directly on the motor shaft!
The warranty dept. at Remington said the bearing failed because the chain was too tight.
The tightness of the chain has no connection to the stress on the bearing! The bearing failed because of poor product design. The bearing should have been an enclosed, sealed bearing! They will not cover the saw under warranty!
In addition, a replacement bearing is not even available any more! The saw is useless!! I wasted $75 on a piece of junk.
I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER REMINGTON or MTD PRODUCT!
Remington Reviews
I bought the model RM1635W electric chain saw. After a few day's use, the saw seized up.
I was careful to keep oil in the chain oiler reservoir and not allow the chain to be too tight. I disassembled the saw to determine why it seized. There is (or was) a bearing on the motor shaft that failed because it receives no lubrication. Most of the bearing rollers fell out and those left over damaged the motor shaft. This is was not a sealed bearing. The bearing rollers ride directly on the motor shaft!
The warranty dept. at Remington said the bearing failed because the chain was too tight.
The tightness of the chain has no connection to the stress on the bearing! The bearing failed because of poor product design. The bearing should have been an enclosed, sealed bearing! They will not cover the saw under warranty!
In addition, a replacement bearing is not even available any more! The saw is useless!! I wasted $75 on a piece of junk.
I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER REMINGTON or MTD PRODUCT!