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Is it entirely me, or does the cheap chainsaw share the blame?
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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? -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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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? |
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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? _________________ What is a depth gauge? http://www.oregonchain.com/faq.htm -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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