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Main parts of a chain saw
Chainsaws are possible the
most versatile pieces of outdoor power equipment
on the market. They can easily make quick work
of cutting firewood, pruning saplings and
felling trees. In addition, trenchers, which are
another type of chainsaw, can even help you in
dig trenches and edge your yards.
Basic chain saw
maintenance
Routine maintenance for
chainsaws is generally simple. Chainsaws have to
be lubricated and most chainsaws have two
sources of lubrication. Most two-stroke engines
are lubricated by their fuel, which contains
approximately 2 to 5 percent oil, depending on
the model and make of the chainsaw.
Tools and materials to
maintain your chain saw
Though chainsaws require very
little maintenance, when properly maintained
your chainsaw will last longer and be a safer
tool to use. Every chainsaw owner should keep
the following list to help ensure the proper
upkeep of the chainsaw.
Maintenance:
Scheduled Preventive
Maintenance
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.
1.
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.
2.
Check and/or Service the
Chain Oiling System (EVERY USE)
All chainsaws will usually
have either a manual or automatic chain oiling
system.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
How to properly Store your
Chainsaw
To guarantee that your chainsaw will be ready
the first cool autumn morning that you need it,
we’ve listed the following instructions on how
to safely store your chainsaw.
Chainsaw sharpening and
how to sharpen your chain blades
There are several easy methods to
keep the teeth of your chainsaw sharp. You can
purchase kits, rotary tool attachments, or just
spend a couple of minutes with the proper files.
How to Properly Set the
Depth Gauges
It is recommended that you
check your depth gauges after every third
sharpening. The depth gauge control how thick a
chip of wood the cutters are able to remove at
one time.
Safety Features On The
Chainsaw
An average of 40,000
individuals are injured each year in the USA
because of misuse of chainsaws, with most
injuries occurring from kickback. This is occurs
when the upper tip of the guide bar touches an
object or when the wood pinches the saw chain in
the cut, resulting in the bar violently being
driven in an upward arc towards the operator.
Safety Clothing To Wear
When Operating A chain Saw
When using a chainsaw, you
should always wear protective clothing, or as
OSHA refers to it as Personal Protective
Equipment or PPE. Worldwide, there has been a
general agreement as to what is suitable
clothing that should be worn when operating a
chainsaw.
Starting a Chainsaw
First, place the chainsaw on
the ground make sure that you lock the chain
brake. Then turn on the ignition switch, and
close the choke all the way. You also want to
make sure that the guard bar's tip and the saw
chain are not touching the ground or anything.
Falling (cutting down a
tree)
How to Fall a Tree -
Safely
Tips on cutting down a tree
safely. The moment the tree starts to fall, shut
off the chainsaw, safely set it down, never
throw down your chainsaw, and leave the area on
your planned escape route.
1.The American OSHA Regulation 1910.266 mandates
that employed chainsaw operators must wear the Personal Protection Equipment
While these requirements are mandated for
professional chainsaw operators who are
experienced and professionals, it only makes
since that the casual individual who operates
their chainsaw seasonally should also use the
same personal protective equipment.
2.
Visualize where the tree
will fall
The first thing you need to do is visualize
where the tree will fall and always try for a
clear landing. You do not want to fall a tree on
any stumps, large rocks, or uneven or sloping
ground, for the simple reason that depending on
the size of the tree, it can roll, pinning you
either underneath it or against another tree.
3.
Making the Cut
You want to always plan your cuts carefully.
Trees that are up to 6 inches in diameter are
small trees and may be cut through with one
pass. However, larger trees, which are over 6
inches in diameter, may require a series of
cuts.
4 types of binds that can
occur when falling or bucking a tree
Gravity can cause any cut portion of a tree to
fall. This is import to keep in mind at all time
because if the guard bar and saw chain happen to
be in the wrong place at the wrong time, they
will become pinched (bind) between the falling
portion of the tree.
Limbing Branches
Generally, unless you are falling a Christmas
tree, you’ll want to remove as many of the
branches, making it easier to transport the logs
to their final destination.
The process known as
bucking
Once the tree has been limbed, the next step is
to cut the tree into useable lengths. This
process is known as bucking.
About The Chain Saw
Trencher
Large trenchers weighing as
much as 12,000-pound and having 85 horsepower,
operate similar to that of a chainsaw, in that
they use a chain and bar to cut through the
earth.
The Development of the
Mini-Trencher
Determined to find a better way to dig small
narrow trenches in dry, rock hard soil, Bill
Rose took a chainsaw and with the help of a
friend, modify it.
Favorite Chainsaws
According to several online reviews, as well as
Consumer’s Guide, Husqvarna and Stihl chainsaws
are the more preferred by professional chainsaw
operators.
Buying chain saws
How to Buy the Right
Chainsaw for You
Like cars, chainsaws came in
a variety of different sizes each perfectly
suited for the task they were designed to
handle.
1.
Before purchasing a new chainsaw, you need to
first determine the type of cutting that you
will be doing.
You have to consider
what size of wood you will be cutting. A good
rule of thumb is the larger the tree, the larger
the chainsaw you will require.
2.
The next feature you want to look at when
buying a chainsaw is power and RPM.
The
engine power of the chainsaw may be expressed as
brake horsepower, or in kilowatts, with 1bhp.
Whether the manufacturer uses bhp or kW, the
more power the chainsaw has, the larger its
number.
3.
Next, you want to buy safe. This means making
sure that the chainsaw has these key safety
features
The chain break is to
prevent or reduce the risk of injury when
kickback occurs. This is when the upper
portion or tip of the chainsaw strikes an
object, or is used for cutting.
Gas Chainsaws Vs. Electric
Chainsaws
To help you decide, you first
have to look at what you will be using the
chainsaw for, and the type of wood you will be
cutting. In addition......
Chain saw troubleshooting
guide
If you can figure out what
the problem is, you can save on repair bills,
plus keep your chainsaw working properly longer.
The following is a basic list if symptoms and
the possible mechanical problems and Solution.
Carving
The History of Chainsaw
Art
The history of chainsaw art
is rather young when you compare it to other
Fork Art forms. In the 1950s, artists Ray Murphy
and Ken Kaiser were probably the first to gain
fame from this art form.
What type of tools are
needed for chainsaw carving?
Chainsaws are very dangerous
pieces of equipment to work with and even more
when you are using them to carve.
From Wood Carving to Ice
Sculpting
One of the largest tourist attractions in
Fairbanks, Alaska is the World Ice Art festival.
This winter festival draws approximately 20,000
spectators each year.
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