Poulan 2004-07 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds afte r
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel m ixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” i n the
Service andAdjustments Section.
2. Contact a n authorized service dealer.
1. Air f ilter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact a n authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty f uel tank and refill with
correct fuel m ixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommendedremediesbelow exceptremediesthatrequireoperationof theunit.
TROUBLESHOOTING T A BLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch re quires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” i n the
Service andAdjustments Section.
2. Contact a n authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser thateach
new PoulanR brand gasoline chain saw is
free from defects in material and workman-
ship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warranty any defective gasoline chain
saw as follows from the original date of pur-
chase.
1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes.
30DAYS-- PartsandLabor ,ifusedforrental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUXH OMEPRODUCTS,INC.,forthis
chain saw . Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damagecaused by improper han-
dling,improper maintenance,or if thesaw is
alteredinanywaywhichinourjudgementaf-
fectsitsconditionoroperation.Thiswarranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starterropes,startersprings,chainsharpen-
ing,bars,chains,andotherpartswhichwear
and require replacement with reasonable
use duringthe warrantyperiod.This warran-
ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-
lationof guidebarand chain,andnormalad-
justments explained in the instruction
manualsuch ascarburetor adjustments and
chain tension adjustments. This warranty
does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HA VE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO S TATE.
NO CLAIM S FOR CONSEQUENTI AL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE AL LOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIESEXCEPTTHOSEEXPRESS-
LY STIPULA TED HEREIN.
SOME ST A T ES DO NOT ALLOW L IMITA-
TIONS ON H OW LONG AN IM P L IE D WA R-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LI M ITATION S OR EXCLUSI ON M AY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The po licy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC.,is tocontinuously improveits
products.Therefore,ELECTROLUXHOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
productsatanytimewithoutnoticeorobliga-
tion to any purchaser.