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I have one of these Gardenline chainsaws. It goes really well and I am impressed with it. I purchased it from Aldi approx 12 months ago and it has been very reliable. Unfortunately the pull start has just given up the ghost and I am having trouble contacting Aldi using the 1800 number in their warranty paperwork, I only get a recorded message to leave my name and number and someone will get back to me - but no one does!
Can anyone help me with where I might be able to get a pull start module for this unit as I like this little saw and I would like to repair it.

Well after a year or so of having my chinese copy saw I cannot reccomend them for more than light work.

The engine side of things seems to be ok, after the first few tanks of fuel itrequired tuning again otherwise the motor is great.

The bar appears to be made of cheese, as is the chain, the chain got blunt so I had it professionally sharpened on a jig, it was razor sharp for about a week, now it is blunt again.

You can't leave oil in it when you leave it to sit, it pisses out everywhere.

The chain tensioner is crap, it loses tension after 15 minutes of work.

All in all a good saw for LIGHT home use, however my little poulan will outrun it every day of the week. Admittedly the chinese saw worked hard all summer as I was working mowing lawns, cleaning yards, etc when I had finished work at woolies. However to save on pain and frustration spending a little more on a second hand saw is your best bet.

Hey Joe,
mmmmm thought I might be able to help out here....

"The bar appears to be made of cheese, as is the chain, the chain got blunt so I had it professionally sharpened on a jig, it was razor sharp for about a week, now it is blunt again."

I used to have a Sthil 16" bar wood boss with a big motor on it (i cannot remember how many cc's)

I used to cut alot of red gum and white Mallee with it, I dont think there is much wrong with the chain a good sthil one (3/8) would need a touch up after a trailer load cut into 350 400mm long bits......I digress.... I found that the best thing for bar wear and heat was to add Nulon diesel engine treatment to the Sthil bar oil, an amazing difference!! I just had the Nulon in the shed and thought %^$*&$() why not!
Note: all chains have a long bed in period and dont foget to flip the bar over and de-bur the sides with a flat millsaw / bastard file. I was on my second chain after about 7-8 5'x7' trailer loads.
some bastard knocked over the shed so I no longer have the Sthil, but I think I still have a spare chain...

.....Keep the chain and Bar out of the dirt!!!! that also helps......
I think I need a beer.... no wonder we went to gas heating....