John

There are a few reasons why your new chainsaw might not start. Here are the most common

Fuel Make sure the chainsaw has fuel and that the fuel is fresh.
Spark Check the spark plug and make sure it is properly gapped.
Chainsaw is flooded If the chainsaw is flooded, turn the fuel off and wait a few minutes before trying to start it again.
Chainsaw is not getting enough air Make sure the air filter is clean and not clogged.

Poulan chainsaw not starting? Check for 1. Fuel 2. Spark 3. Compression 4. Choke 5. Primer

Stihl chainsaw won’t idle because of dirty air filter, bad spark plug, low compression, or a stuck choke.

There are many reasons why a Stihl chainsaw may not start. Here are a few common ones

Fuel problem Make sure the chainsaw has fuel and that the fuel is fresh.
Spark plug problem Check the spark plug for damage and clean or replace it if necessary.
Chainsaw not getting enough air Check the air filter for dirt and debris and clean or replace it if necessary.

Why won’t the chain move on my chainsaw?

The chain brake is engaged.
The clutch is disengaged.
The chain is too tight.
The chain is too loose.
The chainsaw is out of fuel.
The chainsaw is overheating.

Dewalt chainsaw stopped working because of a jammed chain, dull chain, or low oil.

Chainsaw keeps cutting out because of dull chain, low oil level, dirty air filter, or a bad spark plug

Chain keeps falling off chainsaw? Check chain tension, bar alignment, and sprocket alignment. If these are ok, the guide bar may be worn out.

Your Echo chainsaw may not stay running because of a few reasons, such as a dirty air filter, a clogged fuel filter, a bad spark plug, or a loose chain.

Chainsaw won’t stay running

Low oil level
Clogged air filter
Dirty carburetor
Spark plug not firing
Loose or damaged spark plug wire