Poulan 530164817 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 t ank 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 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 worn.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and A djustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter 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 an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perf orming 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 an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PROR brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in mater ial and
workmanship andagrees torepair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from theoriginal date of
purchase.
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 andLabor ,if used forrental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover dama ge or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOMEPRODUCTS, INC., forthis
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper han-
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is
altered inany way which inour judgementaf-
fects its conditionor operation. Thiswarranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, f ilters,
starterropes, starter springs, chainsharpen-
ing, bars, chains, andotherparts which wear
and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warran-
ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-
lation of guide bar andchain, and normal ad-
justments explained in the instruction
manual such as carburetor adjustments and
chain tension adjustments. T his warranty
does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y HA VE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM
STATE TO ST ATE.
NO CLAI M S FOR CONS EQU ENT I AL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE AL LOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME ST ATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW L ONG AN IM P L IE D W A R-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LI M ITAT ION S OR EXCLUSI ON MAY NOT
APPLY T O YOU.
The policy ofELECTROLUX HOMEPROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUXHOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves t he right to
change, m odify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any timewithout notice or obliga-
tion to any purchase r.