Poulan Saw choke?

[Bear]

Poulan saw. Starts great. Dies when throttle is touched. Can idle for long periods but dies as soon as throttle is touched. Is this a choke issue?

 

[bertsmobile1]

With infrequent use things like chain saws it is generally debris blocking the muffler.
Loosen the muffler bolts and see if the saw works properly.
If so remove the muffler & look for blockages.
Can be a dirty spark screen or bugs taking residence