Poulan Pro 115260526 Instruction Manual page 19

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before per-
forming all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be
operating.
TROUBLE CAUSE
1. Chain tension incorrect.
Chain does
not move
2. Guide bar rails pinched.
when trigger
3. Trigger switch failure.
switch is
engaged.
4. Circuit breaker tripped/
fuse failure.
Chain clatters
1. Chain tension incorrect.
or cuts
roughly. 2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
during cut.
2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty.
2. Oil outlet clogged.
for bar and
chain lubrica-
3. Guide bar oil hole
tion.
blocked.
Chain cuts at 1. Cutters damaged on
an angle. one side.
2. Chain dull on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
Trimmer head
1. Crowding trimmer line
stops under a
against material being
load or does
cut.
not turn when
2. Electrical failure.
switch is
3. Thrown circuit breaker.
pressed. 4. Debris stopping head.
1. Line improperly routed
Line does not
in head.
advance or
2. Line improperly
breaks while
wound into spool.
cutting.
3. Incorrect line size
4. Not enough line
outside of head.
5. Dirt buildup on unit.
Line welds 1. Line size is incorrect.
onto spool. 2. Incorrect spool.
3. Line is being crowded
against material being cut.
Line releases 1. Line improperly
routed in head.
continuously.
2. Spool damaged.
REMEDY
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in
Maintenance section.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
1. See "Check Chain Tension" in
Maintenance Section.
2. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See "Chain Sharpening" in
Service and Adjustments section.
5. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
1. See "Chain Sharpening" in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact an 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.
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
3. Check Breaker Box.
4. Remove debris.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Clean unit.
1. Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) dia. line.
2. Replace with correct spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
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