Poulan Pro PP400E - TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; Troubleshooting Common Issues

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STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow motor to cool befor e storing or
transporting.
S Store chai n saw and exte nsion cord in a
well ventilated area
S Store chain saw wi th all guar d s in place
and posit i on chain saw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentall y
cause inj ur y.
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of
the reach of childr en.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for stor age at the end of
the season or if it will not be used for 30
days or mor e.
If your chain saw is to be stor ed for a
peri od of ti me:
S Clean it thor oughly before lengthy stor-
age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oi l external metal sur faces and
gui de bar.
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy
paperorcloth.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Chain does
not move
when trigger
switch is
engaged
.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Guide bar rails pinched.
3. Trigger switch failure.
4. Circuit breaker tripped/
fuse failure.
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in
Maintenance section.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Chain clat-
ters or cuts
roughly.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Cutters damaged.
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, o r depth
gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in
Maintenance Sec tion.
2. Contact a n authorized service
dealer.
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
5. Contact a n authorized service
dealer.
1. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.
Chain stops
during cut.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. Repair o r replace guide bar.
Oil inade-
quate for bar
and chain
lubrication.
1. Oil tank empty.
2. Oil ou tlet c logged.
3. Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
3. Remove bar and c lean.
Chain cuts
at an angle.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies
that require u nit to be operating.
1. Cutters damaged on
one side.
2. Chain dull on one s ide.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.
3. Replace guide bar.
TROUBLESHOOT ING TABLE