A quick update for anyone interested. I have used this for around 6-8 hours of total run time. The chainsaw runs like a champ. The engine is strong and never bogs down. Starting the chainsaw is a mix. Sometimes it starts and goes into a low idle other times it immediately idles high. You have to follow the comment below and let it run for a moment and then tap the throttle and it’s ready to go. I really like it, I dropped a lot on it and the case held up great. Seems like good quality and is quickly becoming my favorite purchase.

I own the same model. Worked great out of box. The stock chain dulls out really quickly. Also the rubber used for the fuel line does not hold up and will end up leaking. Therefore the leaking fuel won't allow the unit to run. So, with this in mind, and having to address these issues, my saw now works again. I replaced the blade and bar with an Oregon equivalent btw.

When you start it from cold with choke, it will automatically high idle let it do that for 5 seconds then pull the throttle, that will cancel high idle and run normally.

I have 2 of these , unbelievable for the money , would recommend stihl or Oregon chain

Holly shit you had the trigger locked down on start-up