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ing it free of debris. Use a mild detergent
and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
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Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed
area where fuel vapors can reach s parks
or an open flame from hot water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
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Store in adryarea out ofthe reach o fchil-
dren.
CAUTION:
It isimportant toprevent gum de-
posits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, f uel filter, fuel
hose or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
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.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
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Ignition switch off.
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Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reac hing
carburetor..
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Move ignition switch to ON.
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See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
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Fill t ank with correct f uel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty f uel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split f uel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
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Carburetor requires
adjustment.
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Crankshaft seals worn.
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Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
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Clean or replace a ir filter.
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Clean or replace p lug
and regap.
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Contact an Authorized Service D ealer.
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Engine
smokes
excessively.
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Toomuchoilmixedwith
gasoline..
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct f uel mixture..
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require opera-
tion of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Part?
Contact your retailer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AM ERICA, Division of WC I Outdoor Pr od-
ucts, Inc., w ar rants to t he original purchaser
that each new Poulan or P oulan PRO brand
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in ma-
terial and w or km anshipand agreesto repairor
replace underthis war r anty any def ective gas-
oline chain saw as follows from the original
date of purchase.
1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor , when used for
Household pur poses.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, w hen used for
Commer cial, professional, or Income produc-
ing pur poses.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warr anty is not transfer able and does not
cover damage or liability caused by im pr oper
handling, impr oper m aintenance, or the use of
accessoriesand/orattachments not speci fical-
ly recommended by ELECTRO LUX HOME
PRODUCTS N ORTHAMERICAfor t hischain
saw. Additionally , thiswarranty does not cover
damage causedbyimproperhandling,improp-
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our j udgement affects its condi-
tion or operation. This w ar r antydoes not cover
tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter spr ings, chain shar pening, bars,chains,
and other parts which wear and require re-
placement with reasonableuse dur ingthewar-
rantyperiod. Thiswarrantydoes notcoverpre-
delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, andnor maladjustmentsexplained inthe
operator’s manual such as carburetor adjust-
ments and chain tension adjustments. This
warr anty does not cover transpor tation costs.
THIS WAR RAN TY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGA L RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER R IGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLO W ED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTH ER EXPRESS
W ARR ANTIESEXCEPTTHOSEEXPR ESS-
L Y STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOM E STATES DO NOT ALL OW LIM ITA-
TIONS ON HO W LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-