The pullstart mechanism is sticking when pulled and it seems the plastic cog attached to string may be worn. Can anyone reccomend any other pull starts that would fit this saw,.......jcb where unable to help when sourcing even a spare chain for the saw so I am not even going to ask whether or not they have spares for it.

tony cumberbirch, December 2008

I have a JCB chainsaw and have experienced similar problems with the pull cord which seemed to slip when pulled. After stripping the cover of the pull cord housing I found that the Plastic lugs attached to the fan were partially siezed due to a build up of dirt and saw dust.These were cleaned with brake cleaner and lightly oiled on their pivots. Next the plastic drum that is located on the recoil unit was cleaned and all re assembled. This restored the chainsaw to full working order but I suspect that the process may have to be repeated occasionally.Total time spent was approximately 20 minutes.

Bob Hughes, November 2010

My jcb chain saw won't start tried plug changed fuel still nothing not even firing how is the spark generated cheers bob

Bob, June 2010

Hi,
If anyone is looking at this I could do with a recoil unit and the plastic lugs that fix on to the fan under the recoil unit and catch on to the unit when iots pulled.
Thanks

Alan, September 2009

I have a spare recoil unit if you want it £10 + postage

Richard Heathcote, January 2009

Would you be interested in a good second hand part?

Steve, December 2008

you can buy mechanism i am searching for address as i need one myself they are under 20 quid if i find it ill let you know

chris, December 2008