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From what I can see, that is going to be a very good saw after you get it thoroughly cleaned and refurbed. Take your time and try to avoid getting crap where it shouldn't go (like into an open exhaust port.) Be especially attentive to any of the rubber parts (AV buffers, fuel hose, intake boot...

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This might help:

I'd start by removing the bail from the handle. That would make it easier to reconnect the cable end to the bail.

Curiously, the rivet diameter on the 7/8" chain appears no larger, maybe even smaller, than that of the much smaller chains.

That carb is a rotary or barrel design. The one screw you see adjusts the idle speed. There are adjustments for the hi and low needles but they are not obvious. See for helpful info on that type carb.

Impressive! Which model is that?

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Youtube - at least a couple vids that should help.

Remove the air filter and pour 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of mix down the carb throat. If you get no pops at all from 6-12 pulls it's likely ignition. If it starts but dies after 1-2 seconds, you have spark but not fuel. Search accordingly.

That's true. Some of the knockoffs are usable, most are not. The real ones can be had for around $40 each.

The Speed-Feed 450 is my trimmer head of choice.