I'm not generally interested in anything refurbished but am starting to consider a refurbished chainsaw. I'm willing to spend around $225 but am finding it difficult get a chainsaw with sufficient power in a quality brand at that price. Instead, for well under $225 I can get a considerably better refurbished model. I'd appreciate input on what to look for when buying a refurbished chainsaw. What is refurbished, anyway? How can I tell whether it was refurbished by the manufacturer - assuming that's important? BTW, I have a few wooded acres and will be using the saw for clearing after storms - maybe 10-20 hours a year.

I have a 20 hp Briggs and Stratton motor on a craftsman rider mower. When you turn the key the motor will make one revaluation and stop. It is very hard to turn by hand. I have put in a new solenoid and starter. I also have adjusted the valves to the correct specs, put in a new spark plug, tried to jump it with a car battery and checked the timing. I’m pretty much out of ideas so if anyone has any suggestions it would be much appreciated. Thanks