Poulan offers a good chainsaw for the homeowner that only needs it for occasional light projects. Chances are when you own it long enough, you will run into a starting problem. A Poulan chainsaw won’t start when the on/off switch is off; the fuel is old or the mix is incorrect; the carburetor is dirty; …
You find the chain is moving slowly or not at all on your chainsaw. When this happens to you, you must find the cause to avoid causing significant damage. A Craftsman chainsaw chain won’t move, rotate or spin when the chain brake is activated, the chain tension is too tight, the clutch pads are worn, …
Smoke coming from your sign is most likely a problem that can damage the bar and chain or engine if the problem isn’t found and fixed. A Craftsman chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and chain, too much oil in the fuel mixture, water in the fuel system, or a plugged …
When you press the throttle trigger to run your chainsaw at high speed, you notice it’s no longer giving you the power you expect. A Craftsman chainsaw loses power when the engine doesn’t receive the air, fuel, and spark required for combustion. This can be a result of a dirty spark plug, plugged air filter, …
It’s important to perform routine maintenance on your chainsaw to keep it in good condition and to minimize issues. When you do run into problems with your saw, you must address them to avoid causing damage and to make sure it is safe to operate. I’ve put together troubleshooting charts and links to more details …
You start the chainsaw engine with the choke engaged, but now you can’t keep it running unless the choke is on or at half-choke. A Craftsman chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or not enough fuel. This may be due to old gas, a punctured or …
A chainsaw is a good tool to have on hand to clean up after a storm or to cut a little wood for heating. For most homeowners, it’s not an item you use regularly so it is frustrating when you go to use it and the engine won’t start. A SENIX chainsaw won’t start when …
When trying to determine the reason your chainsaw has started to smoke, you’ll need to identify whether the smoke is coming from the bar or from the exhaust. Stop running your saw so you don’t cause additional problems and damage. A SENIX chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and chain because …
Having to run your chainsaw with the choke knob pulled out to engage the choke indicates you have a problem that must be fixed for the best performance. A SENIX chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or not enough fuel. This can be caused by a …
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