Is it entirely me, or does the cheap chainsaw share the blame?
 

Toller wrote:
I have never had much luck with chainsaws, but then I have always
bought junk.

Currently I have a Craftsman 16" 36cc.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...0&vertical=Sea
rs&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

Although I haven't used it much, it barely cuts and when I push it
the blade just stops. Getting through anything more than a branch
is an ordeal; but I see professionals going through 3' logs like
butter.

When was the last time the chain was sharpened? Depth gauges the
right height? Have you the proper tension on the chain (not too
tight)? Checked the drive gear and bar?


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Is it entirely me, or does the cheap chainsaw share the blame?
 

When was the last time the chain was sharpened? Depth gauges the
right height? Have you the proper tension on the chain (not too
tight)? Checked the drive gear and bar?

It has never been sharpened; it hasn't been used very much and didn't cut
well out of the box.
What is a depth gauge?

Is it entirely me, or does the cheap chainsaw share the blame?
 

Toller wrote:
When was the last time the chain was sharpened? Depth gauges the
right height? Have you the proper tension on the chain (not too
tight)? Checked the drive gear and bar?

It has never been sharpened; it hasn't been used very much and
didn't cut well out of the box.

You *do* have the chain going the right way, correct?
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What is a depth gauge?
http://www.oregonchain.com/faq.htm

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