Storing Chainsaws In Off Seasons

When you are planning to store chainsaws for long term or until off season, it is important that you ensure they are clean and secured. Leaving them unclean and not paying attention to the machine can cause rapid corrosion, lubricants to turn dry and gummy, and creating a bigger mess when you retrieve them for use next season. Follow the below given steps to make sure chainsaws work fine after they are recovered from storage.

• Step 1: Remove spark-plug wire of chainsaw from its socket, doing this will prevent the machine from turning on accidentally while cleaning. If you don’t know where the spark plug is, refer user manual.

• Step 2: Remove loose chunks of debris and dirt with your bare hands. Then clean entire exterior of the machine, including the bar and chain with damped rag or towel. Time to time soak the rug or towel in clean water and squeeze it, and continue wiping it until it looks completely clean.

• Step 3: Spray some alcohol on the saw. Pay special attention to the stained areas, rubbing the machine with alcohol will remove stubborn stains. Repeat the process if the stains are still there.

• Step 4: Fill the oil reservoir with bar and chain oil, put back the spark plug wire and then switch on the chainsaw. Keep it on for few minutes, just to rev and warm up the machine. Don’t run it for longer as the purpose is to distribute the fresh oil all through the chain and bar.

• Step 5: Let the chainsaw get cool completely. Cover it loosely with a packaging paper, preferably waterproof. When you are using water proof paper, make sure the water-resistant side falls on the outer side. Keep it in dry and safe place for as long as you want.

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How To Measure The Length Of A Chainsaw Chain

If you own a chainsaw, chances are that you have found plenty of use for it around your home, but have you noticed recently that it isn’t cutting as well as it used to? No matter how well you care for your chainsaw, the chain will eventually need to be changed in order to keep the machine running at its optimum.

Whilst most chainsaw chains have a length stamped on them, if you cannot find this you will need to measure it yourself. Begin by counting the number of drive links (or ‘teeth’) on the chainsaw chain. The number of teeth equals the chain’s length (make sure that you right this number down).

Next, you will need to calculate the pitch of the chainsaw chain. This is calculated by taking the distance (in inches) between any three rivets (the bolts holding the links together) and dividing this number by 2. Make sure that you also make a note of this number.

Finally, measure your chainsaw chain’s gauge in inches. The gauge is found by calculating the width of the notch in the drive link where it fits into the groove of the bar guide. Keep in mind that this will be a very small number, probably around 0.05 millimetres. Write down this number with the others.

You should always measure and count twice, as this makes sure that you have garnered the correct measurements for your chainsaw chain. The numbers that you have written down will now correspond to the length of the new chainsaw chain that you will need to buy.

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How Do You Straighten A Chainsaw Bar?

The chainsaw is a highly useful piece of power equipment – many homeowners find it vital in supplying their home with a constant flow of firewood and for keeping their property clear of fire hazards. One of the easiest parts of the chainsaw to damage, however, is the bar – the piece that extends outwards from the chainsaw’s handle and that holds the chain. If you notice that your bar is bent, it won’t take you long to fix it.

First, you will need to lift the blade guard into the up position and remove any bolts or screws that may be holding the chainsaw bar in place. Slide the chain of the bar, remove it from the chainsaws and take a good look at the damage it has sustained. If the bend is only minor, you will be able to continue on and straighten it back out.

Place the chainsaw bar inside a vise and ensure that it is clamped in firmly. Use a pair of pliers to move the bar back into a straight position. Remove the bar from the vise and lay it on a flat surface, such as a workbench or table. Use a rubber mallet to slowly work out the remaining bend.

To replace the chainsaw bar, slide the chain back over it and reattach it to the chainsaw using the bolts or screws that you removed at the very beginning. You will probably need to tighten the chain as well. If, after removing the bar from your chainsaw, you notice that it is quite severely bent, you should purchase a replacement bar instead, as it will be near impossible to straighten out without weakening the metal.

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