Hi, I currently own a Husqvarna chainsaw and I hate it!! When I purchased this thing I paid over $400 for a lightweight-easy start saw. This thing is tempermental-certain kind of gas-certain kind of additive to gas, certain way to start, flooding. It goes on and on. the technician just told me he is going to charge me the next time I go back to find out what is wrong. Im not an idiot!! What is the best chainsaw there is for ease of starting and lightweight. I need this saw to cut through all my wood for the winter as I have a small woodstove. Thank you!!

Have you checked the timing gap between the flywheel and ignition module.? If its a NEW saw it should be covered under warranty, take it back to where you got it from and get them to fix it. Are you running it with Husqvarnas bluey green oil.?? That's the first thing your dealer will recommend you use.

None, they are too dangerous. You need strong arms in case of kick back.

But if you must, a national and well known brand like Stihl or Husquvarna. The Stihl MS170 might suit you.

"I am very satisfied with every aspect of this saw and love how light weight it is. It starts easily and runs great. I have cut up to 16 inch diameter oak, and it did a great job, considering the size of the saw. The local dealer was very knowledgeable and very helpful."

-Dick44
Kelseyville, CA

The STIHL MS 170 is the perfect lightweight chainsaw for homeowners seeking a great value. Compact, lightweight with just the right amount of power, the MS 170 makes quick work of trimming or cutting small trees, fallen limbs after a storm, and other tasks around the yard. And even at its great price, the MS 170 has many of the same design features the professionals depend on.

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms170/

Please make sure you also get the safety gear. Vibration proof gloves to stop 'white finger', hard hat, visor, ear defenders, and most importantly chainsaw pants which has carbon fibres to jam the chain rather than cutting your leg off.
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/protective-and-work-wear/chain-saw-protective-apparel/

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/

Homeowner Chainsaws Mid Range Chainsaw Features STIHL USA

How do you feel about a flight to Sweden?

Use the Dealer Locater here:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/
Set the distance to 500 miles and start phoning.

Return it to the bix box store where you purchased it; get a refund. Find a chainsaw shop that sells and services their product.
Lou

HI.I DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE BUT I HAVE 2 OR 3 OF THEM. THE BEST THING TO DO GO TO THE PHONE BOOK AND START CALLING REPAIR SHOPS. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOY. JIMBO

Free download on:
http://lawnandgarden.owneriq.net/ex/thread/view/idThread/278287

first thing you need to do is check the wire for any bare spots or if it is melted to some thing inside the saw.if neither is present then the coil will be bad.call husqvarna,the coil should have a lifetime warranty on it.hope this helps,let me know

check your pick up coil . i had one it done the same thing to and that what it was

Hi

An engine needs three things to run(fuel and air mixed together in the correct proportions,compresion of the fuel/air mixture and ignition).Make carb adjustments,check the compression and the spark from the sparkplug.Priming the engine(put some gas into the sparkplug hole).Try to start the engine.If engine is running only the gas from the cilinder,the chain saw has a fuel delivery problem.Disassembly the carb and clean the inner parts.Check the fuel and air filters,fuel hose and gas tank ventil.

good luck!savumihai71

Gasoline-powered chainsaws use a two-cycle engine (requiring mixing of oil and gas). Mobility and power are the main advantages of gas. Disadvantages include the bother and smell of mixing oil and gas, pull cord starting and the additional overall maintenance needed. Electric saws are great for smaller yard chores. They're quieter than their gas-powered cousins, lightweight, easy to start and require less maintenance. However, they have less power than gasoline-powered saws. They also add the bother of dragging a cord around behind you.