Poulan ES300 Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy, Repair or replace, Sprocket worn

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Chain does

1.

Chain tension incorrect.

1.

See “Check Chain Tension” in

not move

 

 

 

Maintenance section.

when trigger

2.

Guide bar rails pinched.

2.

Repair or replace.

switch is

3.

Trigger switch failure.

3.

Contact authorized service dealer.

engaged.

4.

Circuit breaker tripped/

4.

Reset circuit breaker or replace

 

 

fuse failure.

 

fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Chain clat-

1.

Chain tension incorrect.

1.

See “Check Chain Tension” in

ters or cuts

 

 

 

Maintenance Section.

roughly.

2.

Cutters damaged.

2.

Contact authorized service dealer.

 

3.

Chain worn.

3.

Resharpen or replace chain.

 

4.

Cutters dull, improperly

4.

See “Chain Sharpening” in

 

 

sharpened, or depth

 

Service and Adjustments section.

 

 

gauges too high.

5.

Contact authorized service dealer.

 

5.

Sprocket worn.

 

 

 

 

Chain stops

1.

Chain cutter tops not

1. See “Chain Sharpening” in

during cut.

 

filed flat.

 

Service and Adjustments section.

 

2.

Guide bar burred or

2. Repair or replace guide bar.

 

 

bent; rails uneven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil inade-

1. Oil tank empty.

1.

Fill oil tank.

quate for bar

2. Oil outlet clogged.

2.

Contact authorized service dealer.

and chain

3. Guide bar oil hole

3.

Remove bar and clean.

lubrication.

 

blocked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain cuts

1. Cutters damaged on

1.

See “Chain Sharpening” in

at an angle.

 

one side.

 

Service and Adjustments section.

 

2. Chain dull on one side.

2. See “Chain Sharpening” in

 

3. Guide bar bent or worn.

 

Service and Adjustments section.

 

3. Replace guide bar.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Chain to the rear Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Cut is completedElectrical Safety Guard Against Kickback Reduce the Chance KickbackMaintain Control Erator Kickback Safety FeaturesCarton Contents AssemblyDouble Insulation Construction Know Your SAW Trigger Switch BAR OIL CAPChain Adjustment Screw Trigger LOCK-OUT Button Power CordOperating Tips Guide BAR and Chain OILStopping Your SAW Starting Your SAWImportant Points Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling Tree Cutting a Fallen Tree BuckingLimbing Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support Limbing and Pruning Important PointsCheck for Damaged or Worn Parts PruningCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsLubrication Check Chain TensionCheck Guide BAR Check Chain SharpnessChain Sharpening Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsChain Replacement Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each useChain Adjustment Customer Serviceable PartsSeasonal Storage Sprocket worn Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedySwitch is Trigger switch failure Repair or replaceLUX Home PRODUCTS, INC Electrolux Home Products