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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP3816 AV / PP4218 AV
ESPAÑOL
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Electrolux Canada Corporation
FRANÇAIS
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
Hearing Safety Hat
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can- Protection
Eye
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental Protection
starting when setting up, transporting, ad- Snug
justing or making repairs except carburetor Fitting Heavy Duty
adjustments. Clothing Gloves
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can Safety
cause serious injury. Safety Chaps
Shoes
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety S Keep all parts of your body away from the
rules, precautions, and operating instruc- chain when the engine is running.
tions found in this manual. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel- minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; the work area. Do not allow other people
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip or animals to be near the chain saw when
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- starting or operating the chain saw.
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri- you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
hearing. Regular users should have hear- must be in good physical condition and men-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
can damage hearing. Secure hair above you have any condition that might be aggra-
shoulder length. vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.
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S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you ing site before starting engine.
are felling trees, a planned retreat path. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- and refuel unit.
standers or any combination of these per- S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
sons may result from one-handed opera- vapors cannot reach sparks or open
tion. A chain saw is intended for flames from water heaters, electric motors
two-handed use. or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti- KICKBACK
lated outdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a WARNING: Avoid kickback which
tree. can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
S Make sure the chain will not make contact backward, upward or sudden forward motion
with any object while starting the engine. of the guide bar occurring when the saw
Never try to start the saw when the guide chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-
bar is in a cut. tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end when the wood closes in and pinches the
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-
you to lose control when the cut is com- ject in the wood can also result in loss of
pleted. chain saw control.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw S Rotational Kickback can occur when the
down. moving chain contacts an object at the up-
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam- per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com- cause the chain to dig into the object,
pletely and securely assembled. Always which stops the chain for an instant. The
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
brake immediately if it becomes damaged, which kicks the guide bar up and back to-
broken or is otherwise removed. ward the operator.
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the
chain saw with the muffler away from your wood closes in and pinches the moving
body, and the guide bar and chain to the saw chain in the cut along the top of the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard. guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD stopped. This sudden stopping of the
WORKING ORDER chain results in a reversal of the chain
S Have all chain saw service performed by a force used to cut wood and causes the
qualified service dealer with the exception saw to move in the opposite direction of the
of the items listed in the maintenance sec- chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
tion of this manual. For example, if improp- back toward the operator.
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly- S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
damage to the flywheel can occur and cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the
cause the flywheel to burst. saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving stopping pulls the saw forward and away
when the throttle trigger is released. For from the operator and could easily cause the
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD- operator to lose control of the saw.
JUSTMENT. Avoid Pinch-- Kickback:
S Never modify your saw in any way. S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil structions that can cause material to pinch
or fuel mixture. the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- S Do not cut more than one log at a time.
teners securely tightened. S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
S Use only Poulan PROR accessories and drawn from an undercut when bucking.
replacement parts as recommended. Avoid Pull-- In:
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Always begin cutting with the engine at full
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while speed and the saw housing against wood.
operating the saw. S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in Never use metal to hold the cut open.
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en- Kickback Path
gine to cool before refueling.
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
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Avoid Obstructions
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push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-
Symmetrical Guide Bar erator. Either of these events may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO
YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
Large Radius Tip PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars
contoured depth gauge and guard link and low--kickback saw chains reduce the
which deflect kickback force and allow chance and magnitude of kickback and are
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-- recommended. Your saw has a low kickback
Kickback Chain has met kickback per- chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs
formance requirements when tested on a on a chain brake should be made by an autho-
representative sample of chain saws be- rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified place of purchase if purchased from a servic-
in ANSI B175.1. ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master
Contoured Depth Gauge service dealer.
Elongated Guard Link
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide
bar up and back toward operator.
Deflects
kickback force S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
Low--- Kickback and allows wood guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
Chain to gradually ride back toward the operator.
into cutter S Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
devices built into your saw.
Can Obstruct Material
Not a Low--- Kickback Chain WARNING: Computed kickback
S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain CKA table below represents angle of kickback
if your hand slips off the front handlebar. your bar and chain combinations will have
S Position of front and rear handlebars, de- when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-
signed with distance between handles and dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-
“in-line” with each other. The spread and dards. When purchasing replacement bar and
“in-line” position of the hands provided by chain, considerations should be given to the
this design work together to give balance lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-
and resistance in controlling the pivot of sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-
the saw back toward the operator if kick- dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
back occurs. Computed angles represented indicate total
energy and angle associated without activation
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE of the chain brake during kickback. Activated
S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in angle represents chain stopping time relative to
the event of kickback. activation angle of chain break and resulting
kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- ues represent a safer operating environment
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- for the user.
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL The following guide bar and chain combina-
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK- tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1
which throws the bar and rotating chain back when used on saws listed in this manual.
and up toward the operator. Kickback can be Use of bar and chain combinations other
caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the than those listed is not recommended and
danger zone with any hard object. Kickback may not meet the CKA requirements per
can also be caused by pinching the saw chain standard.
along the top of the guide bar. This action may
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake
PP3816 AV 952044942 16″ 952051211 33_
PP4218 AV 952044926 18″ 952051338 33_
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
mercial logging, a chain brake is required through prolonged use of gasoline powered
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
tions for Commercial Logging. people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
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weather has been linked to blood vessel where such regulations exist, you are legally
damage in otherwise healthy people. If responsible for maintaining the operating
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, section for maintenance of the spark
discontinue the use of this tool and seek arresting screen.
medical attention. An anti-vibration system Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
does not guarantee the avoidance of these tions can result in serious injury. If situations
problems. Users who operate power tools on occur which are not covered in this manual,
a continual and regular basis must monitor use care and good judgement. If you need
closely their physical condition and the assistance, contact your authorized service
condition of this tool. dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
arresting screen which meets the writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
requirements of California Codes 4442 and ANSI B175.1-- 2000 American National
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Saws -- Safety Requirements
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by CSA Z62.1-- 03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
law that many internal combustion engines Health and Safety
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen. CSA Z62.3-- 96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar
worn during assembly. stops against clutch drum sprocket.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
Tip of
Bar
Bar nuts Location of
shipping
spacer
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock- CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
wise to move the tensioning rack as far as DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
it will go toward the front of the bar.
Cutters Depth Gauge
Adjusting
Screw
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6. Place chain over and behind the clutch An adjusting screw (located on the guide
retainer, fitting the drive links in the bar) is used to adjust the tension of the chain
clutch drum sprocket. (see illustration).
7. Fit bottom of drive links between the 1. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
guide bar.
8. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
9. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
10. Hold guide bar against the saw frame Guide bar
and install clutch cover.
11. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only.
Once the chain is tensioned, you will
need to tighten bar nuts.
CHAIN TENSION Adjusting
(Including units with chain already installed) Screw
WARNING: Wear protective gloves 2. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and to ensure all links are in bar groove.
can cut you even when it is not moving. 3. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger justing screw clockwise until sag does
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain not exist.
when the chain brake nuts are tight can 4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
cause damage. nuts securely with the bar tool.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool) to move chain around
guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below Bar Nuts
the bar.
Guide
Bar
5. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
6. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
Chain Adjustment chain by turning the adjusting screw.
Tool Retighten bar nuts.
Bar Nuts (Bar Tool) 7. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
Adjusting the tension: guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
Chain tension is very important. Chains the chain is loose.
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw. WARNING: If the saw is operated
Always check chain tension each time you with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
use and refuel your saw. the guide bar and result in serious injury.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Front Handle
Chain
Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard
Starter Rope
(Bar Tool)
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Chain Fast Idle
Muffler Lever
Cylinder Cover
Chain
Brake
Throttle Chain
Lockout Direction
Rear of Travel
Handle
Adjusting Screw
Guide Bar
Chain
Throttle Catcher
Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
handling information in the safety rules sec- lems, the fuel system should be emptied before
tion of this manual before you begin. If you do storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
not understand the fuel handling information tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
from someone that does understand the in- next season. See STORAGE section for addi-
formation or call the customer assistance tional information.
help line at 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN BRAKE
FUELING ENGINE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han-
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be
ly when refueling. disengaged before cutting with the saw.
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SERVICE
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil
WARNING: Disconnect the spark to appear under the saw after engine stops.
plug before performing maintenance except Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
for carburetor adjustments. S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
We recommend all service and adjustments switch functions properly by moving the
not listed in this manual be performed by an switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
authorized or Master Service Dealer. gine stops; then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
HELPFUL TIP S Oil Tank -- Do not use saw if oil tank shows
IMPORTANT: Have all signs of damage or leaks.
repairs other than the rec- CHECK FOR LOOSE
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction FASTENERS AND PARTS
manual performed by an S Bar Nuts
authorized service dealer. S Chain
S Muffler
If any dealer other than an authorized S Cylinder Shield
service dealer performs work on the S Air Filter
product, Electrolux Home Products, S Handle Screws
Inc., may not pay for repairs under war- S Vibration Mounts
ranty. It is your responsibility to maintain S Starter Housing
and perform general maintenance. S Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
Check: slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use CHECK GUIDE BAR
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use nance:
For damaged parts . . . Before each use S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use S Saw has to be forced through the cut.
For loose fasteners . . . Before each use S Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use Check the condition of guide bar each time
Inspect and Clean: chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours* in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
Chain brake . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours* from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
Spark arresting screen
and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours* To maintain guide bar:
Replace spark plug . Yearly S Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
* Hours of Operation -- cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.
Each hour of operation is approximately S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
2 tanks of fuel. each 5 hours of operation.
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
The spark plug should be replaced each See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section.
year to ensure the engine starts easier and CHAIN SHARPENING
runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non- Chain sharpening is a complicated task and
adjustable. requires special tools. We recommend that
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. you refer chain sharpening to a professional
2. Remove the cylinder cover. chain sharpener.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark WARNING: The chain will be moving
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
(19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). cautions. The chain must not move at idle
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. speed.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 The carburetor has been carefully set at the
screws. Tighten securely. factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
Cylinder S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
Cover adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Spark Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
Plug Boot too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow. Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
Spark S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
Plug decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its
connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from
tank and remove from line. Replace and re-
assemble.
STORAGE
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
WARNING: Perform the following guide bar.
steps after each use: S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the cloth.
unit before storing or transporting. FUEL SYSTEM
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti- Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach TION section of this manual, see message
sparks or open flames from water heaters, labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. gasohol in your chain saw.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
and position chain saw so that any sharp minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
object cannot accidentally cause injury. its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
children. Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-
SEASONAL STORAGE er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the after adding stabilizer.
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or Poulan/Weed Eater 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
more. (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel sta-
of time: bilizer to your fuel tank.
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
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S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
HELPFUL TIP ommended type and heat range.
During storage of your gas/ S Clean air filter.
oil mixture, the oil will sepa- S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
rate from the gas. and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
We recommend that you or worn parts.
shake the gas can weekly S At the beginning of the next season, use
to insure proper blending of only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
the gas and oil. to oil ratio.
ENGINE OTHER
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon S Do not store gasoline from one season to
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) another.
through the spark plug opening. Slowly S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib- rust.
ute oil.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1. Ignition switch off. 1. Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in
only a few Operation Section.
seconds after 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting. 4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug.
5. Fuel not reaching 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will 1. Idle speed requires 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power, 3. Chain brake engaged. 3. Disengage chain brake.
or dies under 4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
Engine 1. Too much oil mixed with 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasoline. correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
at idle speed. adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-
warrants to the original purchaser that each lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-
new Poulan PROR brand gasoline chain justments explained in the instruction
saw is free from defects in material and manual such as carburetor adjustments and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace chain tension adjustments. This warranty
under this warranty any defective gasoline does not cover transportation costs.
chain saw as follows from the original date of THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
purchase. LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
Household purposes. STATE TO STATE.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro- OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
ducing purposes. AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
purposes. PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
This warranty is not transferable and does SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
not cover damage or liability caused by im- TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
the use of accessories and/or attachments LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
not specifically recommended by ELEC- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
not cover damage caused by improper han- The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
altered in any way which in our judgement af- products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
fects its condition or operation. This warranty PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen- signs, specifications, and accessories of all
ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear products at any time without notice or obliga-
and require replacement with reasonable tion to any purchaser.
use during the warranty period. This warran-
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