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    Sallie No Knows Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 22, 2014, 12:09 PM
    Hard to start and pull craftsman chainsaw
    Craftsman chainsaw used twice been in storage for 7 years went to use and pulling to start is difficult sometimes stopping in mid pull very hard on hands
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    Sep 24, 2014, 02:14 PM
    Hi,
    There is liquid in the cylinder, i.e. fuel mix. Liquid does not compress. Pull the plug and pull it over to expel the fuel mix (switch to Off to prevent a fire.) This would suggest either over-choking or a carb problem.
    Peace,
    Clarke

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