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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
Engine will not
1. Ignition switch off.
start or will run
2. Engine flooded.
only a few
seconds after
3. Fuel tank empty.
starting.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Idle speed requires
Engine will
adjustment.
not idle
2. Carburetor requires
properly.
adjustment.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power,
3. Chain brake engaged.
or dies under
4. Carburetor requires
a load.
adjustment.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
smokes
gasoline.
excessively.
1. Idle speed requires
Chain moves
adjustment.
at idle speed.
2. Clutch requires repair.
Poulan warrants to the original purchaser
that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
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.
30 DAYS - - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
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 Poulan for
this chain saw. Additionally, this warranty
does not cover damage caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or if the
saw is altered in any way which in our judge-
ment affects its condition or operation. This
warranty does not cover tune- -up, spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other
parts which wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
REMEDY
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.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set- -up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments 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
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
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of Poulan is to continuously im-
prove its products. Therefore, Poulan re-
serves the right to change, modify, or discon-
tinue models, designs, specifications, and
accessories of all products at any time with-
out notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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EXCEPT
THOSE
EX-
DAMAGES,
SO
THE
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