Remington Rebel RM4216 User Manual

769-09654 / 00 01/14
Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle Chain Saw
RM4214 / RM4216 /
RM4218
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2014 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or
maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support Department
at 1-866-206-2707 in the United States or 1-877-696-5533 in Canada.
Additional information about the unit can be found on our website at
www.remingtonpowertools.com.
For service, please call the Customer Support Department to obtain
a list of authorized service dealers near you. Service on this unit,
both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed
by an authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
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IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.

Remington Rebel RM4216 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	42cc
Bar Length	16 inches
Weight	14.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 oz
Type	Chainsaw
Amperage	Not applicable
Start Type	Pull start
Engine Type	Gasoline
Oil Capacity	6.76 fl oz
Chain Pitch	3/8 inch
Chain Gauge	0.050 inches

Summary

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial guidelines for safe operation of the unit.

Safety Warnings for Gas Units

Specific safety precautions for fuel handling and gas units.

Kickback Safety

Precautions and information to prevent kickback injuries.

Assembly

Adding Bar and Chain Oil: Initial Use

Adjusting the Chain Tension: Initial Use

Testing the Chain Brake

Procedure to verify the proper function of the chain brake.

Oil and Fuel

Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions

Guidelines for correctly mixing gasoline and oil for the engine.

Fueling the Unit

Safe procedures for filling the fuel tank.

Starting and Stopping

Starting Instructions

Step-by-step guide to start the chainsaw engine.

Stopping Instructions

Procedures for safely stopping the engine and unit.

Operation

Holding the Unit

Cutting Procedure Basics

Felling

Felling Safety

Safety precautions specific to cutting down trees.

Felling Procedure

Bucking

Bucking Safety

Safety precautions for cutting logs into sections.

Bucking Procedure

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Adding Bar and Chain Oil

Adjusting the Chain Tension

Sharpening the Saw Chain

Maintaining the Air Filter

Adjusting the Idle Speed

Maintaining the Spark Plug

Troubleshooting

Engine Problems

Solutions for common engine starting, idling, and acceleration issues.

Chain and Bar Issues

Cutting Performance Issues