That is so funny. I just walked out of tractor supply with the same chainsaw that has a yellow tag hanging off of it. And this case they were selling it for $180 and they said that the top handle was broken, there's nothing broken only a discoloration from stress. It's brand new and never used.

Thanks man, this helped me solve the mystery with my 440. Turns out that tension spring on the inside just wasn’t sitting up in the little molded in guides. That 32nd of an inch really made the difference.

Great deal on a nice little saw. Ive been using the same one for 3 years strong. Love the reduced price tags at Tractor Supply. Usually something simple like this. Good stuff man.

Just grabbed the same saw from TSC for the same price, with the same issue. Tag said bad clutch. Guy tried running it with the brake on. 😆

Of all the chainsaws that I've owned in my life, this H 440 is the cheapest built, with the most design flaws. I'm constantly working on it.

Nice video. Nice deduction on the problem - the manual (online) notes the need to rotate that 3-point brake adjuster to avoid locking the brake, but you figured it out nicely! I just bought a used 440 that was really dirty but cleaned up OK and starts easily. Installed a new chain and it's a winner, light and easy to use.

Great video. It helped me get mine going.

THANK YOU!!! just bought one of these yesterday first time using it today and I got the chain stuck in tree so popped the blade off put it back together and wouldn't work. Spent two hours tinkering with it with no results. Came across your video problem fixed. The reason for the issue is taking the cover off with the brake in wrong position.

Saw your video and walked into a tractor store , they had a 455 on the shelf saying the same thing . Bought it for 300$ . Took it home , turned bolt works fine. Thanks for video

Damn good deal. I knew you could reset the brake. Wish i caught that deal though. Just got the rancher 460 for my first saw. Love it. Boys are gonna be boys with their toys.

Man, i love a great deal like that because SOMEONE didnt read the manual or they dont knoe how the tool operates. I bought a lawnmower 18 years ago(still have it) for $25 because it "wouldn't stay running". Turns out the vented fuel cap was clogged. Cleaned that bad boy out, and im still cutting grass with it today. Good for you!

Glad you got it . I knew from the beginning that's what your problem was did it with my saw. Good saws I have both of them the 440 an 440E . Rebuilding my with new drive parts . I cut alot if firewood and had mine since 2014 .

I own a stihl and a ten year old husky 440, the husky wins in every way, it always starts and has saved me during a 10 below deer hunt that dumped 2 feet of snow it started second pull cleared the road several times. Best saw I have ever had. It’s a little different but once you get used to it you will love it.

I bought a Husq 440x from Habitat for $7. It looked barely used. They knew nothing about it and never tried starting it. Heck, for $7?? Who’d walk away from that? I bought it and can’t get it started right now, but I will. I own all Stihls and one Echo pole saw. Now I need to learn about Husqvarnas. Thanks for your video - it’s going to help. 👍🏼

Justin those saws come with a clutch protector er out of the box behind the bare which has to be removed. It is a black thing over the chain adjuster behind the bar.

Great content!!!!!

Good deal.I bought a Jonsered 2255 for the same reason except the previous owner took the band out before returning it.His loss my gain😊

Nice find for a good deal

You’ve probably long figured this out but for anyone else curious, when you remove the side cover on a Husqvarna make sure you disengage the chain brake or it’ll be a bitch to get back on.

I've had the same problem putting my saw back together

you had issues getting the cover off because you had the brake engaged before you took it off. ive done it before and you can usually use the scrench to pop it in the open position.

Those chain brakes sometimes get tripped with the cover off. Then to get it back on correctly, do as you did. It's a common occurrence.

Steve from md. Please let the chainsaw do the work

I went to tractor supply and the had a 545 mark 2 that was the exact same way

Damn. What a deal.

Yup had this same problem

I never that lucky lol.

Great shit enjoy

It is interesting to me that yours has screws that needed loosening and tightening when taking the cover off and putting in back on. My Husq. 440, which is almost a decade older, has just the center nut wheel (and the tension wheel) holding the cover on. I have no screws to play with when changing the chain or cleaning the sawdust out. .I spin the wheel and the cover comes off, spin the nut back on when replacing, simple and fast. I am horrified to see a version requiring a screw driver. :)

Bought one in saskatchewan for 500 bucks going to use it today....exited

I did the same thing shortly after buying mine. Theres a resetting brake video on YT that I fixed mine with quickly.

Awesome buy! But please adjust the tension on both your chainsaws! it wont be a pretty sight if the chain pops off while rotating at 9 to 13k rpm, bad for the chainsaw, bad for hands, arms, and/or legs. General rule the links should never hand loose off the bar rail. Nice video, and good final advice!

"This car is almost new and it starts, but it won't go forwards .. Do you wany to buy it, if you get a 47% discount?" Jesus Christ, how unknowing some people are. 200 USD for a 440, wow that's a steal. I'm a bit envious actually. I've been looking for a good deal on the 435 for 2 weeks now. The 440 is a bit too pricey here I live.

Mine ran well for a while till I bought the pre-mixed 50:1 non ethanol gas. Ran rough then wouldn't start. Mechanic said I had straight gas in it. Made me raise an eyebrow. The cylinder wall was scored. He said the saw was ruined and made me feel like a dumb ass. Yeah I look at myself in the mirror every day. Lol

Get the Welder out and make a wrench for it, just sayin'. Thanks for the video.

is that a harbor freight bandsaw mill? im looking into one.

What, what, what, what!

My father just bought one of these and turns out there garbage chain keeps popping off and hard to keep running apparently the engines don’t last but 1 year probably using China parts anymore sad they use to be good saws I got a ton of older saws that never fail

The brake is engaged

Chain brake was engaged.

Chain brake reset

THINK ITS GOING TO CUT I KNOW I DO LOL HE SOUNDED LIKE ADAM SANDLER

Would never buy a chainsaw from a Big Box store. I always support my local chainsaw dealer who will gladly do any repairs and help you with any questions or issues.

No wrong chain install

U better read that manual

I never understand the chain break bs I never us it on my saw just one more thing to go wrong

Dear lord that was painful to watch when you know as much about chainsaws as I do.

Never mind so the chain is right

need volume

I gotta say….I never expected you had so little power saw experience….what with a farm, a saw mill….I guess I just figured you are a power saw guy. It was pretty clear from jump street that the brake was on. Needs a good sharpening too. Im not a husky guy myself, but I’d have got him down to a hundred bucks at the hour and he’s standin there holdin it….he wanted rid of that but quick! Anyway, if I’m usin a modern saw, it’s Stihl, but my addiction, is Mac and old Macs!! I’ll take any Mac ( well, not fond of the eager beavers), Pro preferred but MacCulloch in general is always welcome! Now, sharpening…Buckin Billy Ray is the best source for anything Mac and sharpening (he’s a KZfaqr also), and that’s the place to go. Stihl makes a two in one hand file that I think you’d really like. Nice score on the power saw….still think you coulda finagled him down a wee bit though!!😁😉👊🏻

Can't hear ya

Nice saw. I'll give you $250 for it.

Got damaged because not putting back on correctly

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Mee who works in husqvarna serviss i would solve this problem in 2 seconds :DDDDDD

Take the chain brake off. Perhaps used straight gas with no oil mix.

That’s a really good way to lose your face… 🫣