Hi Byomarimba,
It should have still started, as the clutch means the motor isn't strained by any problems in the cable. it should have at least idled, and revved up a bit as the clutch would slip.
My welding can be pretty interesting at times as well. For some reason I can oxy weld really well, but not MIG.
A mate of mine is a great MIG welder - just not very good with Occ health and safety or oxy welding. Now, I am no major fan of strict OHS, but it does help people without a great deal of common sense.
In the period of about 6 months, he set himself on fire twice with MIG (overall sleeves), a piece of wood he was welding on top of once, wore out a flint striker (already almost buggered) trying to get the oxy running, then left the acetylene running whilst finding another. The ensuing flame was quite a sight (and fright). Also forgot to lower his welding helmet before MIG welding, and ended up with a face full of arcs (bloodshot eyes).
And finally, couldn't find the angle grinder wrench tool, and was trying to use needle nosed pliers, while his fingers were 2mm from the on switch and it was still plugged in. He said he needs the bigger tool, I responded that if there is one thing this situation doesn't need it is a bigger tool.
He eventually found it, and used the angle grinder whilst wearing footy shorts.
