sawn_penn said:
.... Does anyone start their saw with the chainbreak off?
Yes, most of the time - in fact I don't know anyone who habitually start with the brake on, even though most newer user manuals tell you to put it on.
I only put it on if there is a chance that the chain hits brush, grass, etc during the starting process, as I think use of the brake adds stress to the starting process, having to hit the throttle ASAP to avoid unnecessary wear.
If you use the choke or high idle positions when starting, the chain
should run as the saw starts, but it should stop as soon as you hit the throttle to bring it down to normal idle.
If the saw is warm, and started without choke or high idle (just in the "on" position), the chain should
not run when it starts if the idle is correctly adjusted.
sawn_penn said:
....(in fact, the chain moves as you crank the saw over, even before the engine starts!)...
The chain should
not move before the engine starts -
something is wrong, but I do not know what it could be. Maybe an issue with the cluch??