Chainsaw runs but chain doesn't turn

[catman963]

dfm1018,

See if anyone on the site lives close by and would be willing to show you some of the ins-and-outs of chainsaw maintenance, useage and technique. I'm sure someone here would be willing, these guys seem to eat, sleep and drink chainsaws. Buy them a beer or two, and remember what was shared. Be safe.

:agree2: Where in PA are you Dfm1018 ??

 

[gregz]

I feel like an idiot but that was indeed the problem. I only use this saw once every couple of years and I now remember that I had this same problem last time I used the saw. It took me forever to figure out it had a chain brake and how to release it.

Thanks for the tips guys.

It might be a good idea to get a owners manual for that saw ( or any chainsaw) and read it. I'm sure your local stihl dealer will give you one.

 

[demographic]

I feel like an idiot but that was indeed the problem. I only use this saw once every couple of years and I now remember that I had this same problem last time I used the saw. It took me forever to figure out it had a chain brake and how to release it.

Thanks for the tips guys.

Could be worse, a mate* of mine got another mate to help him push start a motorbike that was playing up before he remembered that bike also had a killswitch that latched in the off position instead of one that you just pressed till the engine stopped.
Pushed it up and down a street for about five minutes as well.









*Ahem