On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:34:49 -0400, "Nancy Young"
wrote:

This is the appeal of electric tools to people like me.

I have a gas chainsaw, only used a couple of times. I really
don't have much use for a chainsaw is what it boils down to.
So it sits in the garage for a couple/three years and now that
I need it, it won't start. As expected.

I'm thinking I'd like to take out some large shrubs this fall.
Before I do the unthinkable and purchase an electric chainsaw
which I think will just start when you plug it in, any suggestions
why the thing won't start?

Be nice. (laugh) I'll take down all suggestions and try them
before I give up on the gas chainsaw. Just planning ahead.

nancy


Your carburator may be gummed up. Replace the old gas with fresh
gasoline. Add some stabilizer to the fresh gasoline if you plan to
have the chainsaw sit for months without use.