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One of the things you\u2019ll want to check on your chainsaw as you prep it for spring and summer use is the pull cord. The cord should be in decent shape, should be easy to pull, and shouldn\u2019t have slack or snag on anything when used. If you\u2019re running into any of these problems, it\u2019s time to give your chainsaw a once over and possibly change the cord out. In this guide we cover how to check, fix, or replace your chainsaw\u2019s pull cord to get it in great shape for outdoor projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nHow to Change the Pull Cord on a Chainsaw - AppliancePartsPros Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"One of the things you\u2019ll want to check on your chainsaw as you prep it for spring and summer use is the pull cord. 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