compression test

I am planning to buy a second hand chainsaw and like everyone knows: if you’re not careful you’ll buy someone else’s problems. Thus to avoid that I bought a compression tester but I’ve heard so much different stuff like: run the chainsaw, others say to not do that then some say do it with full...

Ok, so this will no doubt sound like super remedial question, but what do I need to check the compression on my saws? I've got a compression test kit from Harbor Fright, and it works fine on my outboard and other larger engines, but when I hook it up to either of my Jonny Red 49sp's all it shows...

Hi all. I am a new member of the homeowner type and need some help with my Husky 350. I got it new in 2001 and used it occasionally for about 10 years. Then it would't start and also had a leak from the seam of the gas tank handle. So it has been in the basement for 8 years but now I want to...