Poulan 545186756 Seasonal Storage, Steps after each use, Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following	SEASONAL STORAGE
	Prepare your unit for storage at the end of
steps after each use:	the season or if it will not be used for 30
S Allow motor to cool before storing or	days or more.
transporting.	If your chain saw is to be stored for a
S Store chain saw and extension cord in a	period of time:
well ventilated area	S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy stor-
S Store chain saw with all guards in place	age.
and position chain saw so that	S Store in a clean dry area.
any sharp object cannot accidentally	S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
cause injury.	guide bar.
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of	S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy
the reach of children.	paper or cloth.

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 an authorized service
engaged.	4. Circuit breaker tripped/		dealer.
		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 an authorized service
	3. Chain worn.		dealer.
		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. Sprocket worn.	5.	Contact an authorized service
			dealer.
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 an authorized service
and chain			dealer.
lubrication.	3. Guide bar oil hole	3. Remove bar and clean.
	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 Service and Adjustments section.

3.Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar.

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