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Pull Start Tool For Mower etc

 
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I posted a video of my drill powered pull starter a while back. I had a quite a few people contacting me directly looking to purchase a unit, so I have developed it and now have a few units for sale.
You can see it in action at  
 or go directly to https://www.pullstarters.com
All comments most welcome.
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Picture of Pullstarter wth drill attached.
Picture of Pullstarter wth drill attached.
 
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That is interesting. Have you tested it on a stihl chainsaw? It has a air bleed button. If that button is not pressed it seems impossible to pull the cord. I am wondering if your unit would cause damage to either it or your device in that circumstance?
 
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Hi, Thanks for the comment. Larger saws will have the bleed button that you describe - these buttons (or valves) are designed to make the cord easier to pull and automatically close when the engine fires. I can safely say that if the button is not pressed, it would not damage the puller unit. I don't believe forgetting to push the button would damage the saw as the valve automatically closes when the engine fires. I guess if the cord is old or frayed, then if the button is not closed the cord may break when the engine is being started.  
 
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I run fairly big chainsaws and they have always had the decompression buttons on them, but I have yet to use them. I would think they would be harder to start because you are taking some of the compression out of the engine upon start? Maybe it does not matter, but I have not noticed any premature wear on the starter rope. But chainsaws have a built in recoil shock on their handles too, so maybe that is part of it?
 
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