Dang! The Husky 346xp is running way lean, (ALL BETTER NOW!)

[5030]

I would start with replacing the spark plug first. Spark plugs today are really hit and miss.

 

[CalG]

For some reason that I'm not aware of, people run their saws and NEVER clean the swarf from around the jug or under the side cover. They might clean the air filter maybe, but the crud that mummyfies the cylinder usually causes them to eventually overheat and score, no matter what the A/F ratio is. That and running a dull loop and forcing the saw to cut, well, make sawdust.

I don't make dust for more time than it takes to say "This chain needs sharping".

But.....
When the saw wouldn't idle down nor shut down when the ignition switch was thrown out, I just pushed the saw bar into the ground.

It took a full 6 strokes of the file on each tooth to bring back a sharp point. I'm starting to get a collection of "stump chains" ;-)

 

[CalG]

Glad to hear it. I have two of them, apparently one of the older versions without the primer bulb, and the other newer with the bulb. They are a great saw. Small enough to not wear you out, but powerful enough for many jobs.

That said, my newer one crapped out on me the other day. Just stopped while using it. I assumed it was out of gas so refilled, but couldn’t get it restarted. Tried again the next day and still no joy. Did a quick check and no spark. The stop switch appears to be working correctly and opening/closing the contact as it should. Will have to dig in further to see what’s up.

Do you know if they use a solid state trigger for the ignition?

 

[5030]

I don't make dust for more time than it takes to say "This chain needs sharping".

But.....
When the saw wouldn't idle down nor shut down when the ignition switch was thrown out, I just pushed the saw bar into the ground.

It took a full 6 strokes of the file on each tooth to bring back a sharp point. I'm starting to get a collection of "stump chains" ;-)

I have not used a file in years. I machine grind all my chains as well as my arborist customers.

 

[CalG]

I have not used a file in years. I machine grind all my chains as well as my arborist customers.

I've got three saws, but am only one man. It takes less than five minutes to file a chain. I can't imagine dedicating bench or shelf space to a grinder.

 

[hayden]

Do you know if they use a solid state trigger for the ignition?

I don’t know, but will certainly check. I’ll also check for spark right at the plug wire to eliminate the spark plug as the culprit. I appreciate the suggestions, but honestly I just set it aside and started using the other 346XP so I could keep working. When I have some free time, I’ll dig into it. It’s nice to have more than one saw….

I’m interested to hear of jug bolts working loose, and will check that in both saws.

 

[xyz123]

I've got three saws, but am only one man. It takes less than five minutes to file a chain. I can't imagine dedicating bench or shelf space to a grinder.

I have a stihl USG grinder and I still hand file my own. Unless I get behind.

I just mount in vise on saw and go through one in no time.

Takes more time to take chain off, put on grinder, set up and then back on saw.

Only reason I bought a grinder was because of everyone else bringing me bulk trashed chains all the time.

To me doing a chain on grinder is repetition work for crap pay and kid could do it if trained right way. So boring to me to do that way.