Since I've had my Stihl 390, I've struggled with getting it to start. Usual time to start: 20 minutes. Tired arm, sweating, out-of-breath, discouraged. By the time I'd get the saw to start I'd be too beat up to saw.
Posted this problem on Aboristsite.com. Not only did I get a flood of responses, but one of the guys made a video which explained how easy this was to fix.
Today, 2 months after that post, I tried the technique out. After 5 pulls, the saw started. I couldn't believe it. I just stood there with my mouth open holding this now easy-to-start saw.
So, if you have chainsaw questions, don't hesitate. Go directly to aboristsite.com. They also have an entire section on sharpening chains. Some say you can sharpen sharper then factory-out-of-the-box. That'll be my next project.
Great site!
Burt