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What should you not cut with a chainsaw?
Don’t Cut With a Dull Blade Cutting with a sharp blade actually extends the life of your chain saw. That’s because a sharp blade pulls itself into the wood, while a dull blade requires lots of downward pressure. That pressure wears out the bar, drive links, clutch sprocket and clutch.
How do you use a chainsaw for the first time?
To cold-start a chainsaw: Make sure the chain brake is activated. Activate decompression control if available. Activate the choke. Place your right foot on the back handle and hold the front handle firmly with your left hand. Pull the starter handle with your right hand until the engine fires.
Is using a chainsaw difficult?
Chainsaws are relatively easy to use once you get used to them but they are dangerous. They will cut flesh and bone as if it is not there.
How long should you run a chainsaw?
Upon first starting a chainsaw, you need to let it idle for at least 30 seconds, but longer is better.
Can you cut wet wood with a chainsaw?
Yes, you can use a chainsaw to cut wet wood.
Should you run a chainsaw at full throttle?
Engine Protection Generally, two-stroke chainsaw engines are built to conveniently run at full throttle without an engine breakdown. Therefore, running at any throttle speed below the full throttle is not advised.
What is the most common chainsaw injury?
The most common hazards associated with chainsaws are injuries caused by kickback, pushback, and pull-in. Kickback is the most common and poses the greatest hazard. Kickback occurs when the rotating chain is stopped suddenly by contact with a more solid area throwing the saw rapidly backward toward the operator.
Can you cut with both sides of a chainsaw?
A chainsaw is one of the most versatile tools you can own, but it cuts both wood and flesh equally well.
What size chainsaw do I need to cut firewood?
Many homeowners find that a 14- to 16-inch chainsaw is a good length for them. That’s long enough to limb-up trees, cut down small trees, and cut most firewood, but it’s also short enough that it’s easy to control the saw.
How do I stop my chainsaw from pinching?
To stop your chainsaw from getting stuck, make a cut on top of the log or tree that’s preferably one-third of the log’s diameter. Use your chainsaw to cut from the underside until you meet the initial top cut. Always stand on the side when cross-cutting to prevent injury.
When should you use a chainsaw?
The chainsaw—a portable power tool that cuts wood via a fast-moving chain that rotates around a guide bar—can make short work of pruning, felling, limbing, and bucking trees.
Do you start a chainsaw with the brake on or off?
Check the Chain Brake When engaged, the chain brake stops the chain from rotating around the saw’s guide bar. When using a chainsaw, you should always start it with the chain brake engaged so the chain does not move.
How do I stop my chainsaw kickback?
Ways you can avoid chainsaw kickback Read the manual. Make sure the chain brake works before you start. Use low-kickback chains. Use a sharp chain. Be wary when felling tree trunks. Pay attention to the nose of your chainsaw bar.
How often should you change the bar on a chainsaw?
If you are looking for a general idea for how often you should replace a chainsaw bar, a rule of thumb is to replace the bar of your chainsaw once after you have gone through three chains on the same bar.
What causes chainsaw kickback?
There are two circumstances that can cause kickback when using a chain saw. The first occurs when the moving chain at the tip or the nose of the guide bar strikes an object. The second situation is when the wood closes in, pinching the saw chain in the middle of the cut.
Should you let a chainsaw warm up?
The gas engine in a gas chainsaw should warm up, but due to the engine’s small size, this will happen quickly. Normally the engine will run for a short time after startup before you really start using it, giving the oil enough time to warm up and lubricate all engine parts.
Can you cut a hedge with a chainsaw?
A chainsaw can be used to trim bushes, hedges and shrubs. While not as effective as a hedge trimmer, a chainsaw can cut fast enough to trim through lighter woods. If it’s only needed to pair back overgrown bushes, a chainsaw will suffice.
Why does my chainsaw chain get dull so fast?
With a single contact with the ground while running, a chainsaw can become very dull. This is because the ground contains sand and dust which is abrasive and contains a lot of tiny rocks. To avoid such occurrences, avoid cutting wood placed on the ground.
Why does my chainsaw bar smoke?
This most commonly is a result of a dull chain and exerting to much pressure on the bar and chain trying to make the chain saw cut. This could also be either a lack of bar and chain oil ( tank empty, restricted oiler hole ) or an inferior type of oil that is being slung off the chain and not lubricating.
