Poulan 545117550 instruction manual Seasonal Storage, Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use.

S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.

SCarry the unit with motor stopped.

SAllow motor to cool before storing or trans- porting.

SStore unit and extension cord indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.

SStore pruner with all guards in place and posi- tion pruner so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

SClean it thoroughly before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar.

S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.

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		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
				dealer.
engaged.	4.	Circuit breaker tripped/
			4.	Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
		fuse failure.
Chain clatters	1.	Chain tension incorrect.	1.	See “Check Chain Tension” in
or cuts	2.	Cutters damaged.		Maintenance Section.
roughly.			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 inadequate	1.	Oil tank empty.	1.	Fill oil tank.
for bar and	2.	Oil outlet clogged.	2. Contact an authorized service
chain lubrica-	3.	Guide bar oil hole		dealer.
tion.			3. Remove bar and clean.
		blocked.
Chain cuts at	1.	Cutters damaged on	1.	See “Chain Sharpening” in
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.

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