Chainsaw Repair

Try not to push too hard in the cut or pinch and tug.  The upper handle mount are weak on those.

Funny you mention that.
When I received the saw, it was not running. Air filter, fuel hose, and oil hose were rotten.
I was cleaning it up while waiting for parts to come in, and I noticed what appears to be a crack in the front handle mount.
Right behind where the right end of the front handle bolts onto the rear (top?) handle.
It might just be a crack in the paint, but I doubt it.
I suspected then, as I do now, that her uncle got the bar pinched in a log and tried to yank it free.

I forgot all about that, until you mentioned it.
Been using it for years with no problem, but I'm thinking the crack needs to be repaired, or the handle replaced.

Perhaps weld/braze it with Alumiweld rods?

So, do ya have any Super XXV Countervibe handles you want to sell?