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stihl fs40 trouble starting stiff starting cord

My stihl fs40 that is less than 1 year old has become really difficult to start. The pull cord is really stiff and hurts my elbow. The shop where I bought it says that's normal but that's rubbish because I bought because it is supposed to be 'easy start! ' Any help most welcome.

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