Thanks for the quick replies.
The larger saw works each week,& runs OK once started.It hasn't done much work since new.

The small,new saw was sparking OK the other day when we were trying to start her up.

I read elsewhere that some guys just set the choke ON,pull twice,then set choke OFF & see if she starts....
I wonder if we are flooding the saws upon first try & not noticing that first kick when she tries to start up.Never had this crap with the old 034!

On a side note,am I best to use stihl oil & a premium fuel for the mix?

I'll try those tips & see how we go.

Thanks again,
Jim