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Chainsaws - Caring For Your Chain
By Dean Caporella
There is a common message among professional chainsaw users... Make sure the chain
is performing at maximum efficiency.
It's amazing but many inexperienced chainsaw operators tend to overlook this very
important aspect.
So what can you do to ensure your chain is performing 100%? There are several
guidelines to adhere to. For example.. When is it time to sharpen the chain? There
are obvious giveaways such as the saw doesn't cut in a straight line; or the chain
rattles and jumps; or fine dust is produced instead of saw chips. That's just for
starters.
There are simple preventative measures that can prolong chain use. While it may be
tempting, and remember, chainsaws are not indestructible; avoid cutting into rock
and any abrasive material.
Never allow the chain to loosen. Check the tension often. This is a reasonably
straight forward procedure.
Some operators might be tempted to "go the extra yard" with their machine and get
an extra cut. Not recommended. Experienced chainsaw users will tell you.. "Never
force a cut with a dull chain." You will not only do damage to the chainsaw itself
but you'll also run the risk of suffering serious injury.
While an under performing chainsaw may be obvious by feel, visible wear and damage
should also be quite noticeable. The signs should be obvious without going into
great detail.
Another commonsense preventative measure is to make sure the chain is always well
lubricated. To check, hold the chainsaw with the bar and nose pointed towards a
light colored background. Run the engine at half throttle and look for an
increasing trickle of oil.
Finally, on the score of safety, always wear gloves when handling a chain.
These are just a few measures to ensure a chain is spot on and the old adage of
"prevention is better than cure" certainly applies here. Look after you chain and
by following some simple, commonsense steps, it should give you plenty of service
in the long run and not to mention, looking after you hip pocket as well.
About the Author
Dean Caporella is a professional Journalist and Sportscaster who takes an interest in a wide variety of topics. Dean grew up in farm country so chainsaws were part of the furniture. "They can be misused and without proper maintenance, dangerous. I hope to provide users with basic information in their application." Visit www.chainsawlife.com
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