If you want your chainsaw to always be in perfect shape, you must take care of it. Don't you know how? Find everything explained in our article.
The chainsaws sold online require some maintenance work so that their efficiency is always at the highest levels. Very often these are small and quick interventions (which anyone can perform without having special mechanical skills) and which can make a significant difference compared to those who do not provide the necessary care. To allow our readers to have a chainsaw that is always perfect for use as well as safe (assuming you handle it properly), we have gathered the information necessary to perform proper maintenance. The oil for the chain
The first thing to say is that the oil needed to lubricate the chain is different from that used for the engine or to prepare the mixture and it is preferable to use only the one recommended by the manufacturer. That said, it is necessary to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the tank.
An insufficiently lubricated chain wears faster and could break suddenly without forgetting that more fuel is consumed and cutting speed decreases. Check that the oil outlet nozzles are free of sawdust and any other residues that could make lubrication difficult. You can adjust the quantity of oil at the outlet by acting on the screw located near the sprocket of the chain. If your chainsaw is worn and beyond repair, don’t use it; buy a new one instead. Online stores like Moglix have plenty of options for you to choose from. To save big on your purchases, don’t forget to make use of the latest Moglix coupons. The tensioning of the chain
The chain must always be correctly stretched on the bar. If the chain is slack, it could fall and cause injury to the operator or damage to the saw. A higher tension than necessary, on the other hand, accelerates the wear process of the bar. How to know when the tension is correct? When the chain is in contact with the lower part of the bar but you can still pull it with one hand without effort. To adjust the tension, the chain must be cold.
The guide bar
Guide bar problems generally arise from incorrect tensioning, poor lubrication and inappropriate working techniques. The part of the bar most subject to wear is the lower one. It is important to invert the bar after each chain change in order to promote uniform wear, regularly clean the groove and the lubrication holes with the help of a flat file, remove any burrs if present. There are cases in which it is necessary to replace the bar, two in particular: if the depth of the guide channel is insufficient to contain the drive links and if the alignment of the chain in the groove is not perfect.
Sharpening the chain
It is inevitable that over time the thread of the chain will decrease, even if it does not come into contact, for example, with stones. How often should the chain be sharpened? If the chainsaw is used all day, it is advisable to sharpen it with each refueling. Moreover, it is better to sharpen the chain often rather than allowing a long time to pass and then having to intervene with a certain energy and commitment.
Now let's see how to proceed with sharpening. Starting with the shortest cutting edge, subsequent cutting edges must be sharpened to match the shorter one. Place a template on the chain. The template has arrows, these must indicate the direction of rotation of the chain. It is important that the template is in contact with the chain. Use a round file and position it at ninety degrees to the template rollers. It is important that the file is held with both hands and that it rests on both rollers. The cutting edge must be filed outwards with uniform passes. It is necessary to file one tooth every two making sure that all teeth have the same length. It is not always possible to take advantage of the convenience of a workshop and some interventions may have to be done in the field, sharpening is one of them. A clamp for stumps is therefore very useful. The tool, as the name suggests, must be fixed on a stump or log, then the bar can be locked. For sharpening, the procedure is the same as described above. The chain cannot be sharpened forever. There comes a time when it is mandatory to replace it, but how to understand it? The longest part of the cutting edge is measured and must never go below 4 mm. Even the presence of cracks must suggest the immediate replacement of the chain.
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