My Chainsaw Died--- advice needed urgently

[Jeepers Creepers]

My Stihl 009 has been hard to start, so I took it to a Stihl dealer who has told me it has no spark ( but I was able to get it to fire with "aero start", just not keep going) and needs a new ignition thingo that will cost me  about $250-00  so I said forget it I'll just pick up the saw.

Now I'm hopefully going away Sunday week and I need a new temporary chainsaw to tide me over untill I can fix the Stihl  when I get back.
So what to buy, a Bunnings, Masters or Ebay special. Personal experiences please, not rumour, here say etc
 

Just because it doesn't run, doesn't mean it won't work, just needs a bit more effort on your part, ya Nancy boy.

[xcvator]

Just because it doesn't run, doesn't mean it won't work, just needs a bit more effort on your part, ya Nancy boy.

I need advice from an expert, so just how hard should I pull, and for how long 

[Jeepers Creepers]

No need to pull it, just slide it back and forth, back and forth until you get the desired result.... whatever that me be.

Umm, now getting serious for a moment, the chainsaw does have fuel in it, does it.

[xcvator]

Umm, now getting serious for a moment, the chainsaw does have fuel in it, does it.

 

[macca]

A new stihl 231 cost me $650. Trying it out at Scarpsy Sunday

Your not going up there knocking off our Knockwood wood are you, where are the bloody  coppers when you need them C:-)C:-)C:-)C:-)

macca

[scarps]

Your not going up there knocking off our Knockwood wood are you, where are the bloody  coppers when you need them C:-)C:-)C:-)C:-)

macca

I have it secured under chain, lock and key, but if a paddy wagon turns up with a warrant to remove it as evidence (of some sort), not so sure.

You have to remember I am 'known to police' :-)

[Mrs smith]

I'd be making 100% sure it's not the slide switch playing up before replacing the coil, I know of several that played up.

[macca]

I have it secured under chain, lock and key, but if a paddy wagon turns up with a warrant to remove it as evidence (of some sort), not so sure.

You have to remember I am 'known to police' :-)

In that case, said paddy wagon driver better bring a brand new Sthil to Knockwood so we can get more, BTW bloody fast paddy wagon he drives

macca

[Bird]

I'd be making 100% sure it's not the slide switch playing up before replacing the coil, I know of several that played up.

I'd take lost up on his offer of a 6 pack for it...

[lino6]

A new stihl 231 cost me $650. Trying it out at Scarpsy Sunday

All I can say is I hope scarps's chainsaw is full of fuel and sharp. I know fuji and know he hates to get anything he owns dirty so I reckon scarps will be doing all the cutting!

Back to OP - mate if you can borrow a saw the money you can save on purchasing a temp job you can spend on your saw and the money left over can be used to compensate the person you borrowed the saw off. I hear Lost likes a goo tear arse!

[scarps]

All I can say is I hope scarps's chainsaw is full of fuel and sharp. I know fuji and know he hates to get anything he owns dirty so I reckon scarps will be doing all the cutting!

I like running in new chainsaws:-)

We might be ok, I do brush and wipe mine down each time before I pack it away, but it definitely has a used look about it.  Love my wood fire and as you know was planning the recce for this weekend, so with the weather working against us, don't mind taking fuji up to show him the wood collection area.

[Brett B]

Bring it with you tomorrow and l will check it out
I have a special hammer 

[Bird]

Bring it with you tomorrow and l will check it out
I have a special hammer 

Oooooooo..... its harsh week already!

[Brett B]

Oooooooo..... its harsh week already!

Promise l will hit it gently 

[macca]

Promise l will hit it gently 

Whats that mean? I only know one way to hit things and if that dont work get a bigger hammer

[Brett B]

Whats that mean? I only know one way to hit things and if that dont work get a bigger hammer

Gently at first then the big one 

[Bird]

what time is he heading up to your joint tomorrow Brett?

[Brett B]

what time is he heading up to your joint tomorrow Brett?

At my joint about 9:30/10:00

[Bird]

At my joint about 9:30/10:00

ok, was going to get him to bring that swag gig up but I'll only just be finishing my overnighter xbox comp by then.

[Brett B]

ok, was going to get him to bring that swag gig up but I'll only just be finishing my overnighter xbox comp by then.

No probs
What are you killin?

[Bird]

No probs
What are you killin?

COD Ghost

joined a new clan, these dudes are insanely good.. one is top 5 in the world...

might not have ya shirts n Shit for knockers either, runnin low on cabbage.

[oldmate]

COD Ghost

joined a new clan, these dudes are insanely good.. one is top 5 in the world...

COOL

[scarps]

[xcvator]

It's Fixed with the little hammer with the flat end

thanks BRETT B yer a bl00dy champ mate 

[Brett B]

It's Fixed with the little hammer with the flat end

thanks BRETT B yer a bl00dy champ mate 

Your Welcome buddy Have a good holiday