Troubleshooting Chart - Poulan Pro PP300E Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies
that require unit to be operating.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect.
not move
when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched.
switch is 3. Trigger switch failure.
engaged 4. Circuit breaker tripped/
.
fuse failure.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
Chain clat-
ters or cuts
2. Cutters damaged.
roughly.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not
during cut. filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
Oil inade-
1. Oil tank empty.
quate for bar
2. Oil outlet clogged.
and chain
3. Guide bar oil hole
lubrication.
blocked.
1. Cutters damaged on
Chain cuts
one side.
at an angle.
2. Chain dull on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
REMEDY
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in
Maintenance section.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Contact authorized service dealer.
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact authorized service dealer.
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See "Chain Sharpening" in
Service and Adjustments section.
5. Contact authorized service dealer.
1. See "Chain Sharpening" in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact authorized service dealer.
3. Remove bar and clean.
1. See "Chain Sharpening" in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. See "Chain Sharpening" in
Service and Adjustments section.
3. Replace guide bar.
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