Poulan 530163654 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark p lug 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 mixture.
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 w orn.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact a n authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain b rake 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 w ith
gasoline.
1. 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
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact a n authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw
isfree fromdefects inmaterial andworkman-
ship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warranty any defective gasoline chain
saw as follows from the original date of pur-
chase.
2 YEARS -- 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,ifused forrental
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-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper han-
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is
altered inany waywhich inour judgement af-
fects itscondition oroperation. This warranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starterropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-
ing, bars, chains, and other parts whichwear
and require repl acement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warran-
ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-
lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-
justments explained in the instruction
manual such as carburetor adjustments and
chain tension adjustments. This warranty
does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGA L RIG HTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VAR Y FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER D AM AGES WILL BE ALLOW ED,
AND TH ERE ARE NO OTHER EXPR ESS
W ARR ANTIES EXCEPTTHOSEEXPRESS-
L Y STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOM E STATES DO NOT AL L OW LIM ITA-
TIONS ON HOW LON G AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMIT A TIONS OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAG ES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMIT A TIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY N OT
APPLY TO YOU .
The policy ofELECTROLUX HOMEPROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice orobliga-
tion to any purchaser.