 Scheduled Preventive Maintenance
Checklists and preventive maintenance schedule
for your saw.
No one likes to start a
vacation or a project only to discover that it
has to be postponed because the car needs to be
service or in this case your chainsaw. For this
reason we have created the following checklist
and preventive maintenance schedule for your
saw. This is only a suggested schedule. For the
required preventive maintenance for your
chainsaw, please refer to your owner’s manual.
Check and Adjust Chain
Tension (EVERY USE)
When your chainsaw is new,
the chain will wear and stretch significantly,
this is also true for new chains.
Check and/or Service the
Chain Oiling System (EVERY USE)
All chainsaws will usually
have either a manual or automatic chain oiling
system.
Tighten All Screws and
Fasteners (EVERY USE) / Inspect the Fuel System
(EVERY USE)
These may sound like no brainers but you should
check on these every time you use the chain saw.
Inspect the Chain Brake
Mechanism (EVERY USE)
The chain brake mechanism is
a very important safety feature of your chainsaw
and is designed to stop the chain when kickback
occurs.
Inspect the Kickback Guard
(EVERY USE) / Clean or Replace the Air
Filter (EVERY 10 HOURS of USE)
Not all chainsaws are
equipped with a kickback guard. This covers the
chain at the tip of the guide bar in front of
the sprocket wheel.
Lubricate the Sprocket Tip
After every 10 hours of use,
you should lubricate the sprocket at the end of
the guide bar according to your chainsaw’s
manufacturer's guidelines.
Turn the Guide Bar
(EVERY10 HOURS of USE)
To do this simple remove the guide bar and flip
it over, then reinstall it. If your bar shows
signs of excessive wear, or is damaged in any
way, the guide bar must be replaced with a new
guide bar.
Inspect and Clean or
Replace the Spark Plug (EVERY 10 HOURS of USE)
To guarantee that your chainsaw will give you
its maximum performance it is necessary to clean
or replace you sparkplugs after every 10 hours
of use.
Inspect and Clean or
Replace the Spark Arrester Screen (EVERY 10
HOURS of USE)
Because chainsaws do dirty work, it is necessary
to make sure that certain parts are clean and
working properly. One such feature is the spark
arrester screen.
Replace the Fuel Filter
(AFTER 20 HOURS of USE)
Gas powered chainsaws
Most gas-powered chainsaws use an in-tank fuel
filter. When this filter becomes clogged with
debris, it will cause decreases your chainsaws
performance. Make sure that you have the proper
replacement fuel filter on hand before removing
the old fuel filter.
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