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[Dustbag]

Been reading for awhile and finally decided to register. I may not have much to contribute but there's a good, quality amount of that anyhow.

I have a question concerning a MAC3510 chainsaw. I've had it for 10 years(no, folks. I don't want to throw it away..............yet. :)) It has started for me second or third pull everytime, all these years excluding this year. I'll fully admit it's more than likely my fault for leaving it unattended for about 2 years w/ gasoline left in it.

It would start as usual but would not idle. I don't have the manual anymore so I started adjusted a screw marked "T" on the body of the unit. I'm assuming this is the fuel/air mixture?

Well.....................now it rarely starts.(floods) I adjusted the screw all the way to the right and backed it out about 2 1/4 turns. Any ideas on where this screw should be set? Any ideas on possibly finding a manual? What's my chances on parts because I'm sure the carb will need a build.

I've changed out the plug, thoroughly cleaned the thing including the filter and would like to have this guy running again. It really is/was a good saw.
I inquired at the local repair shops and they all suggested I could probably buy a new one for what it'd cost to fix this one. I find that suspicious.


What's the general consensus for craftsman chainsaws? Who builds 'em?


Thanx for anything you can do to help me out. I appreciate the time and effort on your behalf.

[Dustbag]

What's the general consensus for craftsman chainsaws? Who builds 'em?

[Dustbag]

Been reading for awhile and finally decided to register. I may not have much to contribute but there's a good, quality amount of that anyhow.

I have a question concerning a MAC3510 chainsaw. I've had it for 10 years(no, folks. I don't want to throw it away..............yet. :)) It has started for me second or third pull everytime, all these years excluding this year. I'll fully admit it's more than likely my fault for leaving it unattended for about 2 years w/ gasoline left in it.

It would start as usual but would not idle. I don't have the manual anymore so I started adjusted a screw marked "T" on the body of the unit. I'm assuming this is the fuel/air mixture?

Well.....................now it rarely starts.(floods) I adjusted the screw all the way to the right and backed it out about 2 1/4 turns. Any ideas on where this screw should be set? Any ideas on possibly finding a manual? What's my chances on parts because I'm sure the carb will need a build.

I've changed out the plug, thoroughly cleaned the thing including the filter and would like to have this guy running again. It really is/was a good saw.
I inquired at the local repair shops and they all suggested I could probably buy a new one for what it'd cost to fix this one. I find that suspicious.


What's the general consensus for craftsman chainsaws? Who builds 'em?


Thanx for anything you can do to help me out. I appreciate the time and effort on your behalf.

Hey Dustbag. Dustbag here. I have found some answers for your questions.

FIrst off you have a MAC 3514 not a Mac 3510. Pay attention would ya. Lesson learned in not maintaining your unit accordingly? Never leave gas in your chainsaw for 2 years. Moron. They have additives these days if you're gonna be that lazy.

It's going to be difficult to find a manual for this older model chainsaw. Parts probably same. Good luck with that.

The "T" marked on the body of the unit with the adjustment screw is more than likely for the throttle adjustment. Nice guess tho. Adjust it back to where you found it. There are two more adjustment screws marked "H" and "L". You're going to have to remove the plastic peices on these screws to be able to adjust them. Since you're at a higher altitude than you were in PHX., try adjusting the "H" screw first. Do this ever so slightly with continuous try's at starting the thing. Use some carb cleaner once you get it started again to clean out the internals. This may help.

Any Craftsman chainsaw with the Sim-Pul starting system is manufactured by Husqvarna Outdoor Products ( Jonsered, Poulan, Poulan Pro) Which is owned by Electrolux. The Electrolux group has been pretty much the largest chainsaw manufacturer in the world for some time now.

Electrolux owns the following brands:

McCulloch
Poulan (which incorporated Partner of Sweden and Pioneer of Canada)
- Poulan also make chainsaws under the Craftsman brand Husqvarna
Jonsered.

Hope this helps, Dustbag.

Take care,
Dustbag......................






:)

[Valk]

Did you find the search function or perform some honest-to-goodness research? Either way or both...good & thorough job! :)

[Sammy]

Dustbag, please put your location in your profile. ... TY

[Dustbag]

Did you find the search function or perform some honest-to-goodness research? Either way or both...good & thorough job! :)

Good 'ol fashioned research and a dash of common sense...............

[Dustbag]

Dustbag, please put your location in your profile. ... TY

Done....................

[MortonLawn]

[QUOTE=Dustbag;2657374]Hey Dustbag. Dustbag here. I have found some answers for your questions.



are you talking to yourself?

[jeffmoore]

yep, asked and answered his own questions with-in 13 min. Pretty good.

[nosparkplugs]

Been reading for awhile and finally decided to register. I may not have much to contribute but there's a good, quality amount of that anyhow.

I have a question concerning a MAC3510 chainsaw. I've had it for 10 years(no, folks. I don't want to throw it away..............yet. :)) It has started for me second or third pull everytime, all these years excluding this year. I'll fully admit it's more than likely my fault for leaving it unattended for about 2 years w/ gasoline left in it.

It would start as usual but would not idle. I don't have the manual anymore so I started adjusted a screw marked "T" on the body of the unit. I'm assuming this is the fuel/air mixture?

Well.....................now it rarely starts.(floods) I adjusted the screw all the way to the right and backed it out about 2 1/4 turns. Any ideas on where this screw should be set? Any ideas on possibly finding a manual? What's my chances on parts because I'm sure the carb will need a build.

I've changed out the plug, thoroughly cleaned the thing including the filter and would like to have this guy running again. It really is/was a good saw.
I inquired at the local repair shops and they all suggested I could probably buy a new one for what it'd cost to fix this one. I find that suspicious.


What's the general consensus for craftsman chainsaws? Who builds 'em?


Thanx for anything you can do to help me out. I appreciate the time and effort on your behalf.

Welcome, Craftsman gas powered handheld products are ok, I love their hand mechanic tools:clapping: Seriously though with proper maintenance & long term storage prep (gas stabilizer). IMO your saw would have started up, PLEASE save yourself the trouble and just go purchase a new chainsaw. If it was a good saw you did not treat it as such:nono:

[Dustbag]

[QUOTE=Dustbag;2657374]Hey Dustbag. Dustbag here. I have found some answers for your questions.



are you talking to yourself?

Seems I'm the only one who listens to me............. :)

[Dustbag]

Welcome, Craftsman gas powered handheld products are ok, I love their hand mechanic tools:clapping: Seriously though with proper maintenance & long term storage prep (gas stabilizer). IMO your saw would have started up, PLEASE save yourself the trouble and just go purchase a new chainsaw. If it was a good saw you did not treat it as such:nono:

Yep. You're right, I didn't. That's why I have to fix this thing. Completely unlike me. Had my first lawn mower last me 16 years 'cause I took care of it. An average run of the mill Murray I paid $135.00 for new. Wasn't no slouch mowin' either. That PHX. bermuda, viney, thick as shag rug grass. Just bought a new one 2 years ago. Same goes for all of my tools. Only tool I've ever had to replace is a Makita hypoid-drive saw, wore it out with the job.

I agree with your Craftsman hand tool assessment. That's all I own. The wife has banned me from that particular section of Sears...........Tramp. Just messin'.


Thank you for the welcome and the advice. I have purchased a craftsman
18" Sim-pul unit with the anti-vibration gig. Going to have the MAC3514 as a back up if it kills me!! :hammerhead:

[Sammy]

Done....................

TY ... And welcome aboard. :)

[Furness & Sons L&L]

welcome dustbag........i had to think for second. For a moment there i thought there was two of ya!! At any rate welcome to LS. I prefer the stihl hand helds to any other.

Merry Christmas

[Dustbag]

TY ... And welcome aboard. :)

Thank-you.......... I dig that Av.

welcome dustbag........i had to think for second. For a moment there i thought there was two of ya!! At any rate welcome to LS. I prefer the stihl hand helds to any other.

Merry Christmas

:laugh:


Thank-you and Merry Christmas to you.

Now, about this silly little stihl preference..........:usflag:

[White Gardens]

Stihl Saws are excellent. Years of use and they stand up.

I use a 12 inch arborist saw made by red max. It's all I need for any brush that I clean up, and the occasional big log. It only weighs 7 pounds and I can use it one handed. You just have to make sure your free hand doesn't get mistaken for a limb.:nono:

[Dustbag]

Stihl Saws are excellent. Years of use and they stand up.

I use a 12 inch arborist saw made by red max. It's all I need for any brush that I clean up, and the occasional big log. It only weighs 7 pounds and I can use it one handed. You just have to make sure your free hand doesn't get mistaken for a limb.:nono:

Never heard of that.


I agree w/ you about Stihl equipment. Heard nothing but good things about them. I just can't justify the price for my frequency of use.

:eek: I just para-phrased my wife!! ....................oh Lord.




:)

[Dustbag]

Dustbag posted this:


Been reading for awhile and finally decided to register. I may not have much to contribute but there's a good, quality amount of that anyhow.

I have a question concerning a MAC3510 chainsaw. I've had it for 10 years(no, folks. I don't want to throw it away..............yet. :)) It has started for me second or third pull everytime, all these years excluding this year. I'll fully admit it's more than likely my fault for leaving it unattended for about 2 years w/ gasoline left in it.

It would start as usual but would not idle. I don't have the manual anymore so I started adjusted a screw marked "T" on the body of the unit. I'm assuming this is the fuel/air mixture?

Well.....................now it rarely starts.(floods) I adjusted the screw all the way to the right and backed it out about 2 1/4 turns. Any ideas on where this screw should be set? Any ideas on possibly finding a manual? What's my chances on parts because I'm sure the carb will need a build.

I've changed out the plug, thoroughly cleaned the thing including the filter and would like to have this guy running again. It really is/was a good saw.
I inquired at the local repair shops and they all suggested I could probably buy a new one for what it'd cost to fix this one. I find that suspicious.


What's the general consensus for craftsman chainsaws? Who builds 'em?


Thanx for anything you can do to help me out. I appreciate the time and effort on your behalf.

Then Dustbag posted this:


What's the general consensus for craftsman chainsaws? Who builds 'em?



And this:


Hey Dustbag. Dustbag here. I have found some answers for your questions.

FIrst off you have a MAC 3514 not a Mac 3510. Pay attention would ya. Lesson learned in not maintaining your unit accordingly? Never leave gas in your chainsaw for 2 years. Moron. They have additives these days if you're gonna be that lazy.

It's going to be difficult to find a manual for this older model chainsaw. Parts probably same. Good luck with that.

The "T" marked on the body of the unit with the adjustment screw is more than likely for the throttle adjustment. Nice guess tho. Adjust it back to where you found it. There are two more adjustment screws marked "H" and "L". You're going to have to remove the plastic peices on these screws to be able to adjust them. Since you're at a higher altitude than you were in PHX., try adjusting the "H" screw first. Do this ever so slightly with continuous try's at starting the thing. Use some carb cleaner once you get it started again to clean out the internals. This may help.

Any Craftsman chainsaw with the Sim-Pul starting system is manufactured by Husqvarna Outdoor Products ( Jonsered, Poulan, Poulan Pro) Which is owned by Electrolux. The Electrolux group has been pretty much the largest chainsaw manufacturer in the world for some time now.

Electrolux owns the following brands:

McCulloch
Poulan (which incorporated Partner of Sweden and Pioneer of Canada)
- Poulan also make chainsaws under the Craftsman brand Husqvarna
Jonsered.

Hope this helps, Dustbag.

Take care,
Dustbag......................

:)



I've fixed my chain saw and it runs like a champ. Took me awhile but was worth every swear word............ :D

[ryry278]

THis post deff made me laugh more then any thing else i have seen on here. Thank you lol. I thought you were two people at first also. Oh and we had a craftsman chainsaw for 10 years. Finally died but that think was really powerful. I use a poulan 18" 42cc. it was $125 so much cheaper. for the amount i use them i can't justify the $400 price tags of Stihl. Poulan will suit me just fine. The biggest problem i have found is not the saw but the blades.

[DLAWNS]

Welcome to the site, Dustbag.

[Dustbag]

Welcome to the site, Dustbag.

Thank-you, DLAWNS.

[Dustbag]

THis post deff made me laugh more then any thing else i have seen on here. Thank you lol. I thought you were two people at first also. Oh and we had a craftsman chainsaw for 10 years. Finally died but that think was really powerful. I use a poulan 18" 42cc. it was $125 so much cheaper. for the amount i use them i can't justify the $400 price tags of Stihl. Poulan will suit me just fine. The biggest problem i have found is not the saw but the blades.

Nice to know you've got a sense of humor. :usflag:


Same sentiments w/the price of a Stihl and my use..............isn't worth it.

However, I went and picked up 2 cords of unblocked wood yesterday and the gentleman there was cutting up a huge tree using a Stihl. It was going thru that stuff like butter. That thing just flat out ran. I was kind of jealous. Ah well...........

BTW - What do you mean by the chain being a problem? Staying sharp, finding them or.............?

[Dustbag]

I've fixed my chain saw and it runs like a champ. Took me awhile but was worth every swear word............ :D


HEY!! Great job, Dustbag! You and I were the only ones who had faith. Most folks said to throw it away. Good Job!!

What was the fix? Need any parts? Can I send ya mine?

p.s.
You may want to ix-na on the wearing-sa....................



Take care Dustbag,
Dustbag.




:)

[ryry278]

Hey dustbag yes the chains seem to dull out rather quickly i dunno?? I stay out of the dirt and what not but it seems everyother tree i am putting a new chain on it. Of well yea i want to try one the chainsaws out from stihl and see what the big fuss is over

[Dustbag]

Hey dustbag yes the chains seem to dull out rather quickly i dunno?? I stay out of the dirt and what not but it seems everyother tree i am putting a new chain on it. Of well yea i want to try one the chainsaws out from stihl and see what the big fuss is over

Thanks for the reply. Appreciated.......