Power tools and logic (yeah, sure)

[CatPerson]

I have a Troy-Bilt string trimmer.  The only time I can start it is the first time I bring it back from the mower/trimmer guy.  Once.  I have to hold the throttle down and pull the cord, but unlike other pull-cord starters on tools, this one is a little longer than my reach. I have tried every combination of primer bulb depressions, choke depressions, pulling in the #2 position, and I cannot get the thing started.  The reviews of this model duplicate my experience.

I noticed that it has a socket-type hole that says JUMPSTART.  I looked it up and there is a fancy drill bit gadget that you can put in a power drill and use it to start the trimmer w/o using the pull cord.  It said you need a cordless or corded drill with at least 14.4 volts.  I looked at mine, but there was no reference on it about volts.  Well, a corded drill should be at least as strong as a cordless one, right?

Only the package it came in mentioned that you need a 3/8" bit.  Mine is 1/4".  So I borrowed a 3/8" from my neighbor.  It didn't say anything about volts, either.

I put the jump-starter bit in the drill and tightened it, then put the bit into the jumpstarter socket, pressed the throttle on the trimmer, and ran the drill for the maximum 2 seconds.  Nothing.  Repeat.  Nothing.  Ditto.  Repeat.  Ditto.

Looking up drills online, I see that there seems to be one electrical language for corded drill and another for cordless ones. Nice. I also asked Google how long a battery charge lasts (mid-range would be fine), but it didn't understand the question, only telling me how long the battery will last.

Any thoughts on how to get this thing running? (Remember, keep it simple.)

[Snikwahjm]

I bought a chain saw yesterday for my son to cut the bushes that were up to the roof. It made it through the bushes and a couple saplings before the chain fell off.

[GotSmart]

If there is a problem with a certain power tool, ask the person that repairs it for a living how to run it. That is something that does not translate well online. 

Chainsaw requires checking of the chain system every time it is powered off. With a new unit you cut one thing and check the chain. New chains tend to stretch.

[Snikwahjm]

^^^ I’ll let him know.

[CatPerson]

I did that that the last time I took it in. I did what he said to do.  It still won't start.

[Gr8ful]

I have a 12V chain saw made factory made from a snow plow motor & heavy gauge longe cables to run to a truck battery. Also a 18V Hitachi set with a fake battery you plug into the charger while charginging batteries so it runs off 18v batties & if you run out you can still work. It have about a 35' reach between the plug to charger & the charger to tool. Both work well.

[GotSmart]

I did that that the last time I took it in. I did what he said to do.  It still won't start.

Then go back. 

What model is it?

[CatPerson]

Model TB22EC

I just went only need looking for some tips, and where the company instructions say to keep the throttle pressed, the homemade videos show the throttles untouched.  So I'm going out to try again.

[Everyroadleadshome]

The best advice for anything with a small motor is to only run gas with out ethanol in it. You can but it at Home Depot or Lowes but it's expensive. But not that expensive if you're not using it much. Or you can buy it at an airport as av gas doesn't have ethanol in it, just make sure you mix in the right amount of oil if it's a two stroke motor. If it starts when you get it home from the repair guy it's probably because he just cleaned out the carburetor and it doesn't take long for ethanol to plug them up again.

[CatPerson]

Okay, thanks!  I had heard something about that, but didn't understand it.  

OUCH!  $36 per gallon !