Does it have a chain brake? This is a bar that is on the top of the saw
above the top handle. Designed as a safety feature on some chainsaws, it
immediately cuts the motor in the event of a kickback or other event that
might cause you to lose your grip. It's placed so that as your hold the saw,
your hand will flip it back if the saw kicks. If your saw is so equipped, it
needs to be put in the safety position before the saw will start.
hth,

elizabeth


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I picked up a new Husqvarna 340 over the weekend and have been unable
to start it, I returned it and picked up a 350 thinking the 340 I had
may have had a problem but I'm still having problems on the 350 as
well.

Has anyone had problems with their first start on these chainsaws?
I've tried almost everything I can think of (I'll try carb cleaner and
starting fluid tomorrow) to no avail. Choke engaged, checked plug
gap, checked for spark, pulled the plug and let it sit for a couple
hours to try to dry out cylinder if flooded, tried w/o choke, w/choke,
with throttle, decompression valve open/closed...just about every
combination I can think of. The fuel is new 87 octane mixed with 2
cycle oil in the appropriate amount.

Any ideas? I think the starter fluid after a carb clean are my last
chances at getting it started and maybe a new plug in case I'm not
getting a GOOD spark..

Very frustrating, and VERY tiring yanking on that start cord for 3
days...uhgh!