Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Poulan 2150 chainsaw throttle trigger lock problem?, poulan chainsaws, engine failure

Question
The throttle trigger on my Poulan 2150 chainsaw locks -- throttle fully open
-- almost everytime I pull it; far more often than not. No need to push the
fast idle lock button down before starting the chainsaw; locks just by pulling
trigger.

When cutting, chain continues to move -- throttle fully open -- unless I push
the fast idle lock button to release the trigger. This is, needless to say, a
hazard and I'm not using the saw until I get it fixed. It scared the you no what
out of me the first time I set the saw down and it continued to run full
speed!!!!

The housing looks like it is riveted shut, so I can't get at the trigger to look at
it. Is there a way for me to fix it? If not, is it worth taking to a repair place?
Will it cost more to fix than buy a new saw?

Thank you for advising me on this matter.


Answer
John,

   The problem with your chainsaw is the inner spring return for the trigger is misaglined meaning it is not positioned how it should be when you press the trigger and let go it should spring out on its own.
Poulan Chainsaws Of this series were designed to be disposable after engine failure However since it runs still its at your own discretion about repairs shopping it
But when you weigh in the balance the cost may be alot less then buying a new saw for example the cost to have a shop open the case fix the spring and seal it back up would be approx $50 to $100
Buying a new chainsaw can run you from $199 to as much as $900
since the housing is riveted closed a Shop can open it and repair it and reseal it.
Chainsaws are a dangerous thing and scary if you set it down and it wants to chew up whatever is close to it.
this is what i would suggest you try
call a few shops and ask them what they would charge you to open it and repair it then call a few retailers and ask them what a new saw will run you take into consideration the prices and the cost of the accessories then if the cost to have it repaired is less take it in but Dont try to fix this on your own or use it until it is looked over by a shop In my professional opinion It would be safer and cheaper in the long run to have it repaired then to buy a new unit but in the same instance a new unit comes with a warranty and sometimes finding a shop for warranty repairs is alot harder