How To Start A Husqvarna Chainsaw

Safety First

Before starting your Husqvarna chainsaw, it is important to take the necessary safety precautions to prevent any accidents. This section will cover the protective equipment and chainsaw inspection that you should perform before starting the chainsaw.

Protective Equipment

When using a chainsaw, it is essential to wear the proper safety equipment to prevent any injuries. Here are the protective equipment you should wear:

• Eye protection: Wear safety glasses or a face shield to protect your eyes from flying debris.
• Hearing protection: Wear earplugs or earmuffs to protect your hearing from the loud noise of the chainsaw.
• Gloves: Wear gloves that provide a good grip to prevent your hands from slipping while holding the chainsaw.
• Boots: Wear sturdy, slip-resistant boots with a steel toe and shank to protect your feet from falling debris and the chainsaw's chain.
• Chaps: Optional but we recommend you wear a good set of chainsaw chaps if you pan on doing extensive or dangerous work the chainsaw

How To Start A Husqvarna Chainsaw: Hot or Cold

Instructions can change slightly if you need to start a husqvarna chainsaw when it's cold or when it's hot. If you're new to using a Husqvarna chainsaw, it's important to understand the key parts of the chainsaw. This will help you get the most out of your chainsaw and use it safely.

Starting Cold

Starting a chainsaw with a cold engine can be a bit tricky, but with the right technique, you can get it started on the first try. Here are the steps to follow:

Positioning: Before starting the chainsaw, make sure it is positioned correctly. Hold the chainsaw out, with the bar and chain pointing away from you. Make sure the chainsaw is on a flat surface and that the chain brake is engaged.

Choke control: The choke control is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor, making it easier to start a cold engine. To activate the choke control, move the lever to the "on" position. This will close the choke plate, restricting the flow of air to the carburetor.

Decompression valve: The decompression control reduces the amount of compression in the engine, making it easier to pull the starter cord. To use the decompression valve, press it down with your thumb before pulling the starter cord. Once the engine starts, release the valve.

Fuel pump: Prime the fuel pump by pressing the small rubber bulb near the carbuertor. The manual should instruct you how many times exactly to push the bulb but it needs to be done enough times to remove any air from the fuel system.

Pull the starter handle until the chainsaw starts. When it does, put the choke at half throttle. Then rev the throttle trigger on the chainsaw until it idles. When you are ready to start cutting wood, then you can remove the chain brake.

Usually I secure the chainsaw with my left arm and pull the starter handle with my right hand. I brace for the pull by keeping my right foot back. This will depend on you, however. 

Starting Hot

Starting a hot engine should be easier than starting a cold one. However, with the right technique, you can start your Husqvarna chainsaw without any problems. Here are the steps you need to follow:

Initial Steps

Before you start your hot engine, make sure you follow these initial steps:

• Place the chainsaw on a flat surface and ensure that the chain brake is engaged.
• The choke doesn't need to be on. If the engine gives you grief move it to half throttle.
• Press the decompression valve to release the pressure in the cylinder.

Pulling the Starter Handle

Once you've completed the initial steps, you can proceed to pull the starter handle. Follow these steps:

1. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands.
2. Put your left foot on the rear handle to stabilize the chainsaw.
3. Pull the starter handle with your right hand until you feel resistance.
4. Then, give a quick, strong pull to start the engine.

If the engine doesn't start after the first attempt, repeat the pulling process until it starts. Avoid pulling the starter handle too many times as it can flood the engine with fuel.

Remember to release the chain brake before you start cutting with your chainsaw. By following these steps, you can start your Husqvarna chainsaw with ease, hot or cold.

Final Say On How To Start A Husqvarna Chainsaw

Important to remember that most of the tips here are meant for a gas chainsaw. Starting a gas saw can be difficult for some people who have never used power tools.

Starting electric chainsaws, on the other hand, is very simple. It's a matter of holding the chainsaw by the rear handle, making sure the chain brake and pressing the on button. That's one of the main reasons why some people prefect electric chainsaw.