On Jun 16, 1:12*am, Harry K wrote:
On Jun 15, 4:52*pm, micky wrote:





I probably should have asked this question years ago, but I just
thought of it.

My 15", 3.25 HP Craftsman electric chainsaw has a built-in oiler, if
one pushes the rubber bulb with his thumb. * But the oil chamber leaks
so I've been using aerosol oil. *It's made mostly for motorcycle
chains, but I was told it's good for chainsaws too.

What is it I'm supposed to be oiling? * *The rubbing area between the
bar and the chain? *Or the chain's teeth where they rub on the wood
being cut? * Or both?

I always thought it was the first, but with that cottonwood tree
hanging over my yard (and now lying in the yard) I've probably done as
much cutting in two days as in the previous 10 years, so I shoulld
know the right answer by now.

(Actually, I would fill the oil chamber since I'm using the saw so
much right now *-- even when it leaks out it only makes a little mess,
but it's empty again next time I need it -- , but I can't find the
non-aerosol chain oil and I keep forgetting to look again.)

Lots of replies, some wrong information.

No, you cannot use 'use just any oil' *Bar and chain oil has a special
additive to help it stay on the chain. *It is ther to lubricate the
chain and bar. *The 'stickum' is needed so the chain doesn't sling it
all off as it goes arund the nose of the bar.

You mention "it does get hot" somewhere - that's why, you are using
the wrong oil.

If you don't know how to adjust the chain, please have a dealer show
you or hang up the saw and don't use it. YOu ae abusing a fine piece
of equipment.

How do you know it's not a total piece of junk? The fact that
from what he says, it apparently has a manual oiler, one that
is leaking too, would suggest that it isn't a fine one.