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CAUTION:
It is important to prevent gum
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ASSISTANCE?
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deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel
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SERVICE
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hose,
or fuel tank
during
storage.
Alcohol
Contact
your authorized
service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
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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
REMEDY
Engine wilt not
start or will run
only a few
seconds
after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch off,
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture
separation
and formation
of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting"
in
Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Engine will
1. Carburetor
requires
not idle
adjustment.
properly.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
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.
tacks 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. Idle speed
requires
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
at idle speed,
adjustment.
Service
and Adjustments
Section.
2. Clutch requires
repair.
2. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
Poulan
PRO warrants
to the original
pur-
chaser
that each new Poulan
PRO brand
gasoline
chain
saw is free from defects
in
material
and workmanship
and agrees to re-
pair or replace
under this warranty
any de-
fective
gasoline
chain saw as follows
from
the original
date of purchase,
2YEARS
- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household
purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial,
Professional,
or Income
Pro-
ducing
purposes,
30 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 Poulan PRO for this chain
saw, Additionally, this warranty
does not cover
damage caused by improper handling, improp-
er maintenance,
or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement
affects its condi-
tion 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 re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
delivery
set-up,
installation
of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in the
instruction 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.
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