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Are you running premium fresh fuel? If you have any doubt on your fuel toss it and start fresh. I have seen our shop gas that gets mixed fresh just about every day cause problems because it accumulated moisture. The ethanol in regular gas collects moisture from the air and hangs on to it...

Very True!

I can't argue the fact that the brand is not "crap" but will the product produced be of the same quality as German built or the same quality as Chinese built?

Nobody is saying that the Chinese people are inferior, just the crappy imitation products that are being produced in China and marketed in North America. I think that if the truth was known the owners or major shareholders of the Chinese companies that are building this crap are not Chinese...

Why did you take the cylinder off? What did the piston look like? Did you check the compression? Is the intake flange in good shape? The 350 has got a three piece intake with the impulse connections running through. If there is a bad connection in the impulse circuit you will get...

That is exactly what I was thinking! If it had enough compression to start from dry at the dealer and allow them to set it up for high speed and idle than there should be no problem starting it the next time unless it had the wrong gas in it.

Thank you for doing the right thing. I wish more people stood up to the thieves in our society rather than being tempted by the opportunity to profit from them.

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The saw has a two year warranty. If it is just past that period you might want to talk to your dealer to see if he can get it looked after for you.

Replace the oil pump with the updated pump part # 5441801-01. The new pump has two locking tangs that fit tightly into the pickup hose and stop it from drawing air instead of oil. You should also replace your oil pickup hose while you are at it. If your saw is still under warranty your dealer...

If you want to run a 20" bar then you do want the bigger saw. The 55 and 455 both work well with 3/8" chain and 18" bar. I have sold many of both with 20" bar and 3/8 chain, but wouldn't recommend it if you plan on making full bar cuts on a regular basis. The 455 has a bad reputation on...

welcome newcottager! Where in Canada are you located? Have you looked at the Husqvarna 340? For what you have said you will be doing around the cottage the 340 would likely work also. The 340 is also lighter and cost $100.00 less. Both the 340 and 55 are on sale now with a free carry...

The 18" bar is perfectly fine for the 345. We set up all of our 345's with 18" bars because they are well balanced and perform fine. I have a 345 with an 18" bar of my own that I use at the cottage and am perfectly satisfied with the performance. We will gladly swap out the 18" for a 16" if...

Oh I forgot to say WELCOME TO AS!

The supplier is Banta Saw located in Warkworth Ontario. They are an aftermarket supplier who have parts for some Homelite saws. Check out their web site WWW.bantasaw.com. From what you are saying about your homelite needing fuel system maintenance you should be able to get the parts locally at...

That is usually caused by removing the side cover with the chain brake activated as bowtechmadman found out. This is not necessarily easily done because you have got to force the cover off with the brake clamped on the drum but it happens frequently enough that we warn our customers about the...

I bought a Stihl saw for my two year old daughter and I believe that it has got a nylon bar. She has been running that saw without bar oil and has not gone through one chain, bar, or sprocket!

Very good advice!

We have had the pleasure of watching them the last few years on the Canada Day weekend. They fly out of CFB Trenton for the weekend and entertain the surrounding communities with a few shows over the weekend.

Glad to hear that it runs again!