On 20/04/2021 15:39, Jonathan wrote:
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3:09:27 PM UTC+1, newshound wrote:
On 20/04/2021 14:18, NY wrote:

I have the opposite problem on my otherwise excellent Lidl saw, which is
that it will not feed anything. I've been coping by using sprayed "Chain
lubricant), also from Lidl, iirc, as and when it seems necessary.

ICBA either to strip my saw or to go through the aggravation of trying
to negociate a replacement.

My Ryobi petrol chainsaw has a fixed rate mechanical pump, which
periodically strips its nylon drive gear.


I was advised by me dealer when I had this problem, to replace the oil with two-stroke mix and run it for five mintues without cutting anything, It worked a treat.

Jonathan

Interesting idea, I will give that a go, thanks.