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

Do you see gas in the primer bulb? Pump it several times, close the
choke and pull. It should at least pop and try to run. If you have
carb problems it may not really go but it should pop. You could try
squirting a little gas right in the carb but that is really what the
primer is supposed to do.
If you think you have flooded it, go the other way, open the choke,
open the throttle (squeeze the trigger and lock it open) then pull a
few times. If it was flooded it will eventually get back to a good mix
and run a second.
If still no pops you probably have a totally fouled plug or the
magneto is bad.
I am terrible about using old gas, not running it all out and all that
stuff but I can usually get my weed eater and chain saw going.
I may have to run it for a few minutes at partial choke to get the gum
oout but in a few minutes they are fine.

One thing that does go bad are the little fuel hoses around the carb.
It will usually be dripping gas. They sell them bulk at the lawn mower
repair guy, pretty cheap by the foot and you don't need much. Take in
some of the old hose to match it up. There are several sizes.

BTW best way to sharpen the chain. Get a chain saw stone for your
Dremel tool. It takes about 5 minutes to make a chain like new.

More great information. Thanks. It would be nice to be able to
take out the occasional shrub without having to call a tree guy, you
know?

nancy