SF Man wrote:
On Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:48:36 GMT, notbob wrote:

Doesn't the Craftsman lifetime gaurantee apply to motorized tools?

AFAIK, the "lifetime guarantee" only applies to tools sans moving parts
(for the most part).

So, anything with a motor isn't covered.

You will have to ground the spark plug which isn't easy with all the
plastic on today's chainsaws. I'm assuming you have a good spark
though. I imagine what you will find is the typical set to run as lean
as possible until it's out of warranty small engine. They do this to
pass emissions tests. The carbs aren't adjustable as they come from the
factory, some you can pull the plastic stops off the mixture screw and
get a little more fuel to them some don't have the adjustment screws
anymore. You can buy a new carb cheap on e-bay. cheaper than buying a
kit and trying to fix one. With a little luck it will have both low and
high speed mixture screws and you can get the chainsaw running better
than new. And the fuel lines turn to gum especially with gasohol, and
it goes on and on...... If you do get a replacement carb be sure to get
the right one for your model engine
Unless you like messing with small engines it might be best to find
someone that works on them to get it usable. They should know all the
tricks. Ask around and find someone that fixes small engines part time
or for a hobby otherwise it won't be cost effective.