Why does my chainsaw not cut square?
Most of the time when a saw won’t cut straight, it’s caused by a problem with the saw chain. It seem logical a bent bar would cause this, because it is is what guides the chain. If they find a little bend in the bar, they figure they’ve found the problem. Some will straighten the bar, others will replace it.
What should you not do with a chainsaw?
Don’t Cut With Improper Blade Tension A overly loose or tight chain also wears out the drive sprocket and causes rapid chain and bar wear. To determine if your chain is properly tensioned, pull up on the chain. The drive links should still be in the bar groove. If the links come out of the bar, the chain is too loose.
Do you need a ticket to use a chainsaw?
Can I Use a Chainsaw? You don’t need a license or to have training to buy or use a chainsaw. However, if you don’t feel very confident about using one, there are training courses that you can go on.
How do you stop a chainsaw kickback?
Stand to side of the cutting path of the chain saw. Position yourself so that you are not near the cutting attachment when the chain saw is running. Know where the bar tip is at all times. Install a safety tip that covers the nose of the guide bar on the saw to prevent contact with the kickback zone.
Why does my chainsaw cut curves?
Check the size of the top plates, which sit on the longer sections of each tooth on the chain. These top plates should be the same size. If some are shorter than others, file the longer ones down to match. Keep the same angle on all the top plates as you file – angles that don’t match also can cause curved cutting.
How tight should your chainsaw chain be?
Good Tension- A properly-tensioned chainsaw chain should still be just a little loose on the chainsaw guide bar, but the chain needs to be tight enough that you can’t pull the drive links out of the bar nose.
How do most chainsaw accidents happen?
The most common hazards associated with chainsaws are injuries caused by kickback, pushback, and pull-in. Kickback is the most common and poses the greatest hazard. Kickback occurs when the rotating chain is stopped suddenly by contact with a more solid area throwing the saw rapidly backward toward the operator.
Should you wear gloves with chainsaw?
Always wear protective gloves when using a chainsaw. Chainsaw gloves are just one component of what you should wear when cutting wood. The other essentials are: Chainsaw chaps, protective head gear and a cut-resistant jacket.
How do I stop my chainsaw kickback?
Ways you can avoid chainsaw kickback
- Read the manual.
- Make sure the chain brake works before you start.
- Use low-kickback chains.
- Use a sharp chain.
- Be wary when felling tree trunks.
- Pay attention to the nose of your chainsaw bar.