Poulan PPB1634 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 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. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments 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.
W ARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommendedremediesbelow exceptremedies thatrequireoperationoftheunit.
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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 PRO
r
brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanshipandagr eestorepairorreplace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain sawas follows fromtheoriginal dateof
purchase.
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 --
Parts andLabor,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-
TROLUXHOMEPRODUCTS,INC.,
forthis
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damagecaused by improper han-
dling, improper maintenance,or if the saw is
alteredinany waywhich inourjudgementaf-
fectsits conditionoroperation.Thiswarranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starterropes,startersprings,chainsharpen-
ing,bars,chains, andotherpartswhichwear
and require replacement with reasonable
use duringthe warrantyperiod. Thiswarran-
ty does not cover predelivery set--up,instal-
lation of guidebar andchain,and normalad-
justments explained in the instruction
manual such as carburetoradjustments and
chain tension adjustments. This warranty
does not cover transportation c osts.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONSON HOW LONGAN IMPLIEDWAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO T HE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of
ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC.,
is to continuously improve its
products.Therefore,
ELECTROLUXHOME
PRODUCTS, INC.,
reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products atanytime withoutnotice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.