Dave wrote:

My small chain saw (Sachs-Dolmar 100) is a b&gger to start and I'm tempted
to buy a new cheapie rather than mess about stripping, adjusting, etc. Are
these new ones easy to start or are all chain saws a pain?



Stihl is great.

Most likly yours has worn bores.

Once compressions goes, total recon or skip job.


Dave S