"Kick Start" For Chainsaw

Kick Start For Chainsaw WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous Despite arthritis in his elbows and shoulders Ben Schultz 83 can still handle a chainsaw well enough to cut firewood His problem is starting it He can’t yank the pull cord fast enough Thanks to a simple device made of scraps by his son Schultz has a new easy starter for his saw and doesn’t need to ask anyone to start it for him “It’s sort of a simple thing mainly to give it more stroke ” says his son Dan Schultz who works as a technician for engineers He used scrap wood and a 2 by 2 for the lever which is attached to the wood frame with a bolt An old clamp and pieces of metal on the bottom board secure the front handlebar and rear handle of saw The pull cord slips through a notch and hole on the end of the wooden lever “You just give the lever a good quick push with your foot to pull the cord and start the saw ” says Dan Schultz It’s worked great for his father for a couple of years giving him the independence to continue doing something he enjoys Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Ben Schultz 3671 Moyer Rd N Tonawanda N Y 14120

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