husqvarna 345

Just recently bought a used 345 for cheap, I’ve checked the piston and cylinder through the exhaust side, looks great inside no pitting or scrapping. Compression feels solid(have not verified with gauge). When I got it the saw had been sitting for a while but I could get it to fire up and idle...

I have a husqvarna 235 and have been having a brake band problem. when using the chainsaw the brake band slides out from its initial position far enough that the chain starts nicking the band. There is also smoke that comes from the chain oil and chain band friction. I replaced the brake band...