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Vintage Homelite C9 Starting Recoil?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Unicorn1, Sep 20, 2014.

  1. Unicorn1

    Unicorn1

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    Messing around with a new to me Homelite C9 today. While trying to start this saw the recoil rope is almost ripped out of my hand during starting? I'm scared.:(
     
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    TDC is your friend:D
     
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    :thumbs: Sound advice :)
     
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    My 1050 can school you real quick in proper starting procedure. TDC and pull like you mean it.
     
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