Why is my chainsaw not cutting properly?
The most common cause of a chainsaw that won’t cut properly is a dull cutting chain. Try sharpening or replacing the chain. If the chain is too tight, the chain may not rotate at the proper speed, causing the chain not to cut properly. To adjust the chain, tighten or loosen the adjustment screw.
Why does my chainsaw cut sideways?
Uneven top plates can cause a chain to cut crooked. It’s important to keep all top plates equal length. Dull cutters damaged by rocks can cause a chain to cut crooked. If you sharpen your chain at a 25º setting on your left hand, your right hand cutters should match.
Why is my chainsaw burning the wood?
If the oil pump for the bar oil is not pumping oil on to the bar it will cause the chain and the bar to get very hot. If this is happening, it may cause the wood to burn. The only other thing I can come up with is the chain may be very dull or on backwards.
Why does my chainsaw keep getting stuck?
Everyone Gets Pinched Well, blades can easily get stuck when you’re cutting downwards and the log or tree is not perfectly level with the ground. If a log is not sitting firmly on the ground when you cut, the downward force can cause the log to close up on your chain.
How long should a chainsaw chain stay sharp?
So, how long does a chainsaw chain last? A chainsaw chain can last for 5+ years with frequent use. For occasional users, a chain could last for decades.
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.
Is it OK to use a chainsaw on wet wood?
Does this pose any risk to your chainsaw? In all honesty, no! The additional moisture found on wet wood will not make any difference to the cutting process. It doesn’t place any additional resistance on the chainsaw, and no additional effort is required to cut through it.
Will cutting wet wood dull a chainsaw?
Does Cutting Wet Wood Dull a Chainsaw? Using your chainsaw to cut through wet wood will not dull the chain any faster than using it for other types of wood. Using your chainsaw to cut through wet wood will not change the efficiency of your chainsaw.
How to solve the gold bar cut puzzle?
The gold bar is segmented into seven connected pieces. You must give them a piece of gold at the end of every day. What and where are the fewest number of cuts to the bar of gold that will allow you to pay him 1/7th each day? Puzzle Solution: Lets split the chain as, Day 1: Give A (+1) Day 2: Get back A, give B (-1, +2)
What causes a chain saw to not sit Square on the bar?
Usually the tops of both bar rails wear at the same rate, but not always. Some cutting, like the bias cuts you make when putting an under-cut in a tree puts more pressure on one bar rail than the other. Over time this can cause extra wear on one rail. When this occurs, the chain will not sit square on the bar.
What causes chain to go out of groove on guide bar?
If you have wondered why this occurs even with plenty of chain tension, here is what happens. If you compare a worn bar to a new bar, you will notice the warn bar has a much narrower heel. This loss of rail height in the heel area increases the distance your chain travels out of the groove when it rounds the sprocket.
Why do chain saw guide bars need to be replaced?
This loss of rail height in the heel area increases the distance your chain travels out of the groove when it rounds the sprocket. The greater this distance is, the more unstable the chain is and the easier it derails. The obvious solution here is to replace the bar, but if it still has working life try running a “shorter” chain.
