The chainsaw is part of the main tools of the professional worker – amateur or professional, for cutting wood in complete safety. But to get good results every time you use your chainsaw, good maintenance is important between lubrication, sharpening, engine maintenance and filter unclogging. Here are some basic practices to do to ensure your chainsaw runs smoothly between woodcutting jobs.

Chainsaw chain

To ensure your safety, the saw chain must be lubricated, honed and tensioned regularly so you should:

• You adjust the chain tension

Before each use, first check the saw chain tension. If it’s too tight, it might break easily, and if it’s too tight, it might veer off course and hurt you. To adjust the chainsaw chain tension, simply reach for the bolt located between the two nuts visible on the front at the level of the guide. First loosen the two nuts, then tighten the bolt until there is a minimum distance between the chain and the bottom of the bar. You should be able to lift the chain at the top of the bar and see at most three teeth.

• That you sharpen the chain

To sharpen a saw chain, you need a file and a suitable drill jigsaw. Start by stopping the saw and sharpening the most worn link first. Place the jig (gauge or guide) on the string and use a steady translational motion to sharpen the cutter. Each cutter requires several passes to achieve complete chain sharpening. You should be completely finished honing the cutters on one side of the chain before cutting the other side.

• To lubricate the chain

Start by leveling the chain oil reservoir. Then start the saw by placing it in front of a box to check if the oiling has worked. If there is oil splattered on the cardboard, oiling is ideal. Make sure the rod and rod head are well lubricated, avoiding any burrs that could cause the chain to jump.

• That you clean the guide bar

To clean your chainsaw’s guide bar, loosen the chain tensioner and blow out the guide rod ring with a compressor blower.

Maintaining the chainsaw:

An electric chainsaw requires very little maintenance. However, some cleaning work is required to ensure its proper functioning:

• Using a paint brush, soft bristle brush, and resin solvent, remove the sawdust and sawdust deposited on the saw.
• Use a damp cloth or resin solvent to clean the sprocket area.
• Also clean the steering rod groove and remove any burrs that have formed on it.
• Don’t forget to clean the chainsaw’s ventilation holes with a brush.

Battery powered chainsaw maintenance

In addition to the necessary measures for chainsaw maintenance, the battery-powered model requires some additional precautions such as:

• Eliminate foreign objects that have entered the battery compartment followed by cleaning the chamber with a soft cloth.
• Clean the electrical contacts inside the battery compartment with a soft brush or paintbrush.

Maintain the saw

To ensure the proper functioning of the gasoline chainsaw, you must:

• Check for tight sealing of fuel tanks and oil tanks in series to avoid risk of leakage.
• Regularly clean the air filter and its housing.
• Check spark plug condition and remove soot.

Precautions to be taken before and after using the chainsaw

To avoid accidents, it is necessary to carry out some checks before using the chainsaw.

• Check the general condition of your chainsaw, especially the chain brake.
• Re-tighten the screws if necessary.
• Check chain tension and rod cleanliness.
• Monitor chain oil and gasoline levels.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, ear muffs, and special clothing to protect yourself.

Chainsaws require constant maintenance after each use. It is above all about thoroughly cleaning the various elements of your instrument to remove any possible dirt that may have been covered. Traces of resin are often deposited on the chain after cutting or trimming. An anti-resin product is enough to remove them. To clean the chain thoroughly, coat it with a light oil. If you use a chainsaw, remember to also clean the air and fuel filters regularly.

In conclusion, maintaining your chainsaw is essential to ensure its efficiency and durability  . The ideal way is to perform these few maintenance procedures before and after using the chainsaw  . In general, the necessary information related to the maintenance of the chainsaw has already been indicated in the User’s Manual. If in doubt, you can also entrust the maintenance of your gadget to a professional.

Important steps to maintain your electric saw