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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” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service 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 servic e dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Toomuch oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING : Alwaysstop unit and disconnect s park plug before performing all of
therecommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTYPoulan warrants to the original purchaser
thateac h new Poulan brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanshipand agrees to repair or replac e
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chainsaw as follow s from the original date of
purchase.
1 YEAR -- Parts andLabor, when used for
Household purposes.
60D AYS --Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes.
30DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if us ed for 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 attachments
notspecifically recommended by Poulan for
this chain saw. Additionally, this warranty
doesnot cov er damage caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or if the
sawis altered in any way w hich in ourjudge-
ment affects its condition or operation. This
warranty does not cover tune--up, spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other
parts which wear and require replacement
withreas onable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in
the instruction manual such as carburetor
adjustmentsand c hain tension adjustments.
Thisw arranty 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 CONSEQUENTIALOR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLYSTIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATESDO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONSON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITAT IONS OF IN CIDENTA L OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAYNOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of Poulan is to continuously im-
prove its products. Therefore, Poulan re-
servesthe r ight to change, modify, or discon-
tinue models, designs, specifications , and
accessories of all products at any time with-
out notice or obligation to any purchaser.