Poulan 1420, 1630 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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	2. Guide bar rails pinched.		Maintenance section.
when trigger		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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