I have seen forward chain smoke -- if the bar oil is empty or not oiling for
some reason.

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"jim" wrote in message
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The wood smokes and the saw doesn't cut worth squat (your symptoms) if the
chain is on backwards.

Might be something to check...

I've never seen a saw burn wood to the point where it's smoking
unless, like Bub suggests - backward chain. The sharper the saw the
larger the wood chips it produces. Learn how to use and maintain the
tool before you attempt to use it. A dull saw may not cut wood but can
still take your leg off.