Poulan 530088886 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
S
Ignition switch off.
S
Engine flooded.
S
Fuel tank empty.
S
Spark plug not firing.
S
Fuel not reaching
carburetor..
S
Move ignition switch to ON.
S
See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S
Install new spark plug.
S
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
S
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
S
Crankshaft seals worn.
S
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Spark plug fouled.
S
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
Clean or replace plug
and regap.
S
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
S
Toomuchoilmixedwith
gasoline..
S
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture..
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
NEED AS SISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1---800---554---6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your retailer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AM ERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-
ucts, Inc., w ar rants to the or iginal purchaser
that each new Poulan PRO br and gasoline
chain s aw is free from defects in material and
wor kmanship and agrees to repair or r eplace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 D AYS -- Parts and Labor, w hen used for
Commer cial, Professional, or Income Produc-
ing purposes.
30 DAY S -- Parts and Labor , if used for rental
purposes.
This war r anty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability c aused by im pr oper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessoriesand/orattachments not specifical-
ly recommended by ELECTRO L UX HOM E
PRODUCTSNORTHAMERICAforthischain
saw. Additionally , this w ar r anty does not cover
damagecaused byimpr operhandling,impr op-
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way w hich in our judgement affects its condi-
tion or operation. This warr antydoes not cover
tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
startersprings, chain s harpening,bars,chains,
and other parts w hich w ear and require re-
placement w ith r easonableuse duringthewar-
rantyperiod. Thiswarrantydoes not coverpre-
delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, andnormal adjustmentsexplained inthe
operator’s manual such as car bur etor adjust-
ments and chain tension adjustments. This
warr anty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WAR RAN TY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGA L RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER R IGHTS WHICH VAR Y FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOW ED,
AND TH ERE ARE NO OTHER EXPR ESS
W ARR ANTIESEXCEPT THOSEEXPRESS-
L Y STIPULA TED HEREIN.
SOM E STATES D O NOT AL L OW LIM ITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLU SION OR
LIMIT A TIONS OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAM AGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMIT A TIONS OR EXCLUSION MA Y N OT
APPLY TO YOU .
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA ’S policy is to c ontinuously improve
its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA re-
servesthe r ighttochange, modify,ordiscontin-
ue m odels, designs,specifications, andacces-
sories of all products at anytime without notice
or obligation to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGA-
TIONS: The U.S. Environm ental Protection
Agency/California Air R esour ces Board and
POULAN /W EED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-
plain the emissionscontrolsystemwarrantyon
your year 2000--2003 small off--road engine.In
California, all new small off--road engines must