Cut only one piece of wood at a time, never two branches at once. Do not operate a chainsaw if you are fatigued because concentration and a secure grip won't be optimal. Make sure the chain brake is functioning. Keep oil and fuels off the handles.
Make a cut directly down from the top and then finish by cutting up from the bottom. The problem is that sometimes the saw gets pinched in the down cut. Another way to handle this is to make an angled cut down to about a third of the log's diameter.
The heat from the engine could ignite the fuel. Instead of taking the risk, let the chainsaw cool down for 10-15 minutes before adding fuel.
To answer the question for those who are short on time, the easy answer is a resounding yes. Yes, you can use a chainsaw to cut wet wood.
Green firewood is for the most part easier to split than dry, so try to split the wood as soon as possible after felling trees. And splitting the green wood speeds the process of “seasoning” (drying out) the firewood, which ensures more efficient burning. Green wood is also easier to saw.
Regardless of the tree species from which it was harvested, dry wood contains less moisture, so there's less resistance when cutting and splitting it. An ax or log splitter blade will easily cut through dry wood thanks to its low moisture content.
But when you cut close to the ground, you're just begging for a quick dip into dirt, rocks and crud. All it takes is a second in the dirt to dull the cutters. In addition to dulling the cutters, dirt also wears out the chain links faster, causing the chain to stretch. Plus, dirt wears the sprocket at the bar tip.
A chainsaw may only need to be sharpened once a year if it is rarely used, but a tool that is frequently used will need to be sharpened regularly to ensure that the blade doesn't get too dull. On average, a chainsaw blade will retain its sharpness for about 3 hours of actively cutting through wood.
Dirty muddy ice or snow will quickly dull your chainsaw. It may contain elements such as metal or tiny rocks that when hit by the chainsaw, will cause it to dull. This is why it's recommended to only use your chainsaw on clean or pure ice.
Kickback is the term to describe the unexpected upward motion of the guide bar. Kickback occurs when the end portion of the nose of the bar (the kickback zone) strikes an object and the chain momentarily snags, or is pinched.
Chainsaw stalls or stops working when turned sideways
If your chainsaw shuts down when turned sideways, it is usually because the fuel filter is held away from the fuel, as the position of the chainsaw has changed.
The main causes of crooked chainsaw cutting are the chain and guide bar, for example if: The length, i.e. wear of the left and right chain teeth is uneven: this can happen when one of the sides hits a stone or piece of metal.
16” and under: $5.00. 18” and 20”: $6.00. Over 20”: $8.00. Square Grind: $10.00.
Sharpen before replacing
If your chainsaw chain becomes dull after a long lifespan, it will struggle to cut through the wood at the efficiency it once had. This is why, where possible, you should be looking to keep the will be chain sharp, as sharpening a better course of action than sourcing a replacement.
Every chainsaw model is designed to run conveniently at full throttle without any irregularities. For chainsaw owners who cut down large trees, they are required to run their chainsaws at full throttle to cut down the tree with ease.
Don't Run a Chainsaw Dry
Symptoms of bad gas as you likely know affect new saws and old saws alike. Although the gas may have been drained from the tank and the engine running to a stop. The carburetor components still have a residue and that can cause problems as it crystallizes.
Wood can effectively be cut at much higher speeds, up to and over five thousand feet per minute, but you should keep it slower because it's safer. A blade running at five thousand feet per minute is capable of taking off one or more fingers with the slightest of slip-ups.
When logs must be stored for long periods at temperatures above freezing, it is best to keep logs soaking wet. Storing logs under sprinklers or in a log pond helps prevent end checking and slows deterioration caused by insects, fungal stain, and decay. However, chemical staining can occur under wet conditions.
For many logs, this will take at least six months. You'll see the benefits once it's ready: Lighter to carry. Easier to split.