Just wondering what the actual model number is. I have used Homelites for years and never had a kickback. Matter of fact I prefer my old Homelite over many home owner straight shafts as it has a longer shaft which helps out my back since I am 6 foot tall and do a lot of ditch work.
I don't have a choke on mine anymore due to obsolete carburetor that had to be replaced so it is a little harder to start as I got to manually prime it.
