Cut wires and used heat shrink joiners -first time I've used them. Attached throttle cable and gave a test run. Stalled at first but ran good on my second attempt and kill switch worked fine.
Inner shaft spun ok upon checking, so ready for a new end. I guess the pruner will be it as I already have a good line trimmer. I could make it into a trimmer and sell it as I'm not sure I really need a pole saw. I can think of some uses around the yard.
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
