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S
At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
S
Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
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 service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended 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 WARRANTY
Poulan PRO,
a division of Husqvarna Con-
sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., war-
rants to the original consumer purchaser that
each new
Poulan PRO
brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
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.
30 DAYS -
Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance or
alteration, or the use of accessories and/or
attachments not specifically recommended
by
Poulan PRO
for this chain saw. This war-
ranty does not cover tune- up, spark plugs,
filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars,
chains, and other parts which wear and re-
quire replacement with reasonable use dur-
ing the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover predelivery setup, installation of
guide bar and chain, and normal adjust-
ments explained in the instruction manual
such as chain tension adjustments. This
warranty does not cover transportation
costs.
In the event you have a claim under this war-
ranty, you must return the product to an au-
thorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
Poulan PRO
, a division of Husqvarna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
9335 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
1- 800- 554- 6723
In Canada, contact:
Poulan PRO
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
Giving the model number, serial number and
date of purchase of your product and the
name and address of the authorized dealer
from whom it was purchased.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
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