I bought a new husky ( when we had the big ice storm) that would absolutely start the first time I PULLED IT , EVERY TIME . But I couldn`t keep a chain on that thing , no matter what. We used to heat our house w/ wood, so I`m no stranger to chainsaws. I ended up throwing the dam thing in a load of junk I hauled off, still starting on the first pull. Replaced it w/ a stihl, problem solved, best saw Ive ever owned !