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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” inthe
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized serv ice dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter .
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized serv ice dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Toomuch oil mixedwith
gasoline. 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug beforeperforming allof
therecom mended remedies below except remedies that require operation ofthe unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Chain moves
at idle speed. 1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” i n the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized serv ice dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRORbrand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain sawas follows from the original dateof
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor,when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS --Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes.
30DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used f or rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachment s
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUXHOM E PRODUCTS, INC., for this
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper han-
dling, improper maintenance, orif the sawis
altered in any way which in our j udgement af-
fectsit scondi tion or operation. This warranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starterropes , starter springs, chain sharpen-
ing, bars, chains, and ot her parts which wear
and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warran-
ty does not cover predelivery set --up,instal-
lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-
justments explained in t he instruction
manual such as carburetor adjustments and
chain tension adjustments. This warranty
does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATETO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENT IAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIESEXCEPT THOSEEXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ONHOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE -
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLYTO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improveits
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, andacc essories of all
products at any time without noti ce or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.