While most chainsaw manuals may give you instructions as to how to maintain your chainsaw, most of them do not necessarily apply to your case. If you only use your chain every few months, then a time based replacement schedule may be totally irrelevant to your case. So how do you know when to replace
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A blunt chainsaw will make chopping down a small tree feel like you are bringing down the entire Amazon forest. That and the fact that using a blunt chainsaw chain exerts the motor which ends up messing up your chainsaw in the long run. Below are the key pointers on how to tell if a
Oiling your chainsaw protects the chain as well as the bar against wear and tear. This, in turn, prolongs the lifespan of your chainsaw. It also prevents the chain from rusting or getting corroded especially during winter storage. How Do I Lubricate My Chainsaw? All chainsaws self-lubricate using the oil in the oil tank. If
If you are in the lumbering industry a chainsaw bog down is not only frustrating but an economic problem. You want a reliable, efficient chain-saw that gives you fewer headaches. Here is a brief explanation as to why your saw is misbehaving. A Problem With the Air Supply System Air supply is as crucial as
To ensure that you have your chainsaw in top condition the following year, it is prudent you carry out a pre-winter routine(Winterize) in preparation for the harsh weather. A chain saw is such a tool that ought to be winterized. Here is how to go about it. Ensure you have paper towels, some oil, spanner
Chopping firewood, while being a good workout, can be a bit of a headache – especially if you need the wood urgently for heating purposes. You may take a while to chop up wood for that particular time and even more time to chop up wood to stock up for the entire winter. It is
Most hardwoods have a tensile strength similar to strong metals. This means that when you use a chainsaw to cut hardwood most often than not you will have to replace the chainsaw chain. Depending on the brand your chain saw has, this may be within a few months or in a year or so. To
Chainsaws are both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it helps you to clear massive trees and bushes in no time. But one slip up, and you could end up in a hospital. Working with them means you have to be alert at all times, but it does not hurt to wear
Chainsaws are useful power tools for homeowners. From tree felling, cutting, pruning and harvesting firewood among other activities, they help get the job done. Getting a good chainsaw at a fair cost can at times prove difficult. Most turn out to be not what they were advertised to be and this can be frustrating. However,
The invention of chainsaws is one of the key cornerstones of the modern-day timber industry revolution. While axes are still quite popular, nothing beats the convenience of having a chainsaw at hand when you need to fell a tree. Having a chainsaw in your tool collection enables you to chop wood during winter in a