[toastedcrumpet]

I have bought the above chainsaw and although it starts I cannot get it to run for more than a few seconds. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep it running. Many Thanks

[smud6ie]

I have bought the above chainsaw and although it starts I cannot get it to run for more than a few seconds. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep it running. Many Thanks

A few more details would help
how old
have you just bought it and it  had the symptoms when you did
have you adjusted or cleaned anything

smud6ie

[toastedcrumpet]

We do not know how old machine is and all that I have done is to clean the air filter

[smud6ie]

We do not know how old machine is and all that I have done is to clean the air filter

User manual Here if no joy,post back
smud6ie

[toastedcrumpet]

Thanks for the manual link. I followed instructions and checked fuel line and filter and checked the spark plug. Although the spark plug was sparking I decided to replace with another and it starts first time and runs OK as long as you hold the throttle a little. It wont idle fast enough without stalling and stopping. I will try and fiddle some more with the carb.

[Trillium]

Sounds exactly like my Stihl. It demands constant babying to keep it idling 

[Gwiz]

Try adjusting the HA screw first.

[toastedcrumpet]

Thanks for replying.

Have altered the screw but it makes no difference, does this mean I have to strip the carb right down?

[smud6ie]

Is it just the slow running you can't get right  or problem at  full throttle as well?
smud6ie

[toastedcrumpet]

Full throttle is OK it just wont idle without stalling

[smud6ie]

If it starts and revs ok I would persevere with adjustment.does the carb have 3 adjusting screws ?
smud6ie
edit could you post a picture of saw showing the carb?

[toastedcrumpet]

There are 2 screws side by side and another one lower down. Will try and post photo tomorrow.

[smud6ie]

The two screws side by side should be high and low speed mixture screws,can you see a "H" and "L"  anywhere on the case or carb?
smud6ie

[toastedcrumpet]

There is an H and L on the carb. The H is on the right as you look at it. Cant upload photo as too big

[smud6ie]

There is an H and L on the carb. The H is on the right as you look at it. Cant upload photo as too big

If your having problems with the file size when posting pictures try a small application called shrinkpic.if you set it to maximum compression it will automatically resize for you..

http://www.onthegosoft.com/shrink_pic.htm
I don't have a lot of time right now but will return to the thread later.
smud6ie