Starting a saw - throttle blipping

[spuddog0507]

This may sound like a daft question but how do you all go about removing the throttle latch/lock when starting a saw? The instructions for mine tell me to have the chain brake on when starting and as soon as the saw is started tap/squeeze the throttle. Sounds straight forward although it's always puzzled me that the instructions also tell you never to use the throttle when the chain brake is on as serious damage/end of the world etc will occur.

 

I ask as I'm setting the idle speed of my new saw and it stalls if I just gently tap the throttle but runs ok with a heftier blip. I'm not sure if I should increase the idle speed some more or carry on with a hefty blip.

 

Do many of you start the saw without the brake on?

 

If your having to set the idle speed on a new saw and it keeps slalling take it back to where you bought it you should not need to touch it.

[Paul in the woods]

If your having to set the idle speed on a new saw and it keeps slalling take it back to where you bought it you should not need to touch it.

 

I would if the dealership was close by but they would need to collect it and redeliver. I've spoken to them and as the idle speed is user adjustable it seems pragmatic for me to do it myself.

 

I do have a couple of closer dealers (within an hours drive) but they've not been that great with other stuff so I went for the cheapest option knowing I'd have to sort out a few issues myself.

[peatff]

What saw is it ? Someone may have the same and know if it has any quirky start up tips. My saws sometimes tend to cut out if not thoroughly warmed up