TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark plug before performing
all of
the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
1. Ignition switch off.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run
2. Engine flooded.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in
only a few
Operation Section.
seconds after
3. Fuel tank empty.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting.
4. Spark plug not firing.
4. InstaU new spark ping.
5. Fuel not reaching
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
1. Carburetor
requires
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment"
in the
not idle
adjustment.
Service and Adjustments
Section.
properly.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power,
3. Chain brake engaged.
3. Disengage
chain brake.
or dies under
4. Carburetor
requires
4. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
a load.
adjustment.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes
gasoline,
correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
at idle speed.
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
1. Idle speed
requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-8723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dealer.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS,
INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRO® brand gasoline chain saw
is free from defects in material and workmen-
ship end agrees to repair or replace under this
warranty any defective gasoline chain sew as
follows from the odginal date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
68 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or income Produc-
ing purposes.
38 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifical-
ly recommended
by ELEGTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS,
INC., for this chain sew. Addi-
tionally, this warranty does not cover damage
caused by improper handling, improper main-
tenance, or if the saw is altered in any way
which in our judgement affects its condition or
operation. This warranty does not cover tune-
up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter
springs, chain sharpening,
bars, chains, and
other parts which wear and require replace-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty
period. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set-up, installation of guide bar and chain,
and normal adjustments explained in the in-
struction manual such as carburetor adjust-
ments and chain tension adjustments.
This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL
RIGHTS,
AND YOU
MAY HAVE
OTHER
RIGHTS
WHICH
VARY
FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR
OTHER
DAMAGES
WILL
BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED
HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
PANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX
HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continoously
improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS,
INC., reserves
the right to
change, modify, or discontinue
models, de-
signs, specifications,
and accessoites
of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
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