I have a Husquvarna 350 chainsaw with a problem no one seems able to fix. My saw runs just fine for about ten minutes and then it starts acting up.
The first sign is, it seems to want to shut off, but does not, then the next sign is when I let up on the trigger and then go to engage the trigger again it does cut off. It cranks back up; I make a cut, let up, engage the trigger again and it shuts off. I go through this about 5 or 6 times until it will not crank at all. After it sets for a while, I go back through the same routine. This has been going on since I purchased the saw and even the dealer and other repair shops cannot seem to find the problem.
They let the saw run for about 10 minutes with no problem. It seems to do it when the saw has been engaged in cutting wood for about 10 minutes.
I have had new lines and yesterday a new carburetor installed, but to no avail.
The repair people seem to be stumped. Does cutting wood cause it to get hotter? Is there some gas or air leak that should be looked at?
I have another 350 and I use it all the time with no problems. Even though the saw is past the warranty, it probably has less than 20 hours of use due to its problem.
Can you Help?
Thank you,
Herb