The saw is part of the main tools of the professional worker - amateur or professional, to cut wood with complete safety. But to get good results every time you use your saw, good maintenance is important. Between lubrication, sharpening, motor maintenance, and filter unclogging, here are some basic practices to do to ensure your saw runs smoothly between woodcutting jobs.

Chainsaw chain

To ensure your safety, your saw chain should be regularly lubricated, sharpened and tightened so you should:

• To adjust the chain tension

Before each use, first check the saw chain tension. If it is too tight, it may break easily, and if it is too tight, it may skew and hurt you. To adjust the saw chain tension, simply access the screw located between the two nuts visible on the front at the guide level. First loosen the two nuts, then tighten the bolt until there is a minimum distance between the chain and the bottom of the bar. You should be able to lift the chain at the top of the bar and see at most three teeth.

• To sharpen the chain

To sharpen a saw chain, you need a file and a suitable drill jig. Start by stopping the saw and sharpening the most worn link first. Place the jig (scale or guide) on the string and use a steady translation motion to sharpen the cutter. Each cutter requires several passes to achieve complete chain sharpening. You must completely finish sharpening the cutters on one side of the chain before cutting the other side.

• To lubricate the chain

Start by leveling the chain oil reservoir. Then start the saw by placing it in front of a box to check if the lubrication is successful. If there is oil splatter on the cardboard, oiling is ideal. Be sure to lubricate the rod and rod head well, and avoid any burrs that could cause the chain to jump.

• To clean the guide bar

To clean your saw's guide bar, loosen the chain tensioner and blow out the guide bar throat with a compressor blower.

Maintaining the electric saw:

The electric saw requires very little maintenance. However, some cleaning work is required to ensure its proper functioning:

• Using a paintbrush, soft brush and resin solvent, remove sawdust and sawdust dust deposited on the saw.
• Use a damp cloth or resin solvent to clean the sprocket area.
• Also clean the guide rod groove and remove any burrs that have formed on it.
• Don't forget to clean the chainsaw's ventilation holes with a brush.

Maintenance of a battery-powered electric saw

In addition to the necessary measures for maintaining the chainsaw, the battery-powered model requires some additional precautions such as:

• Remove foreign objects that have entered the battery compartment followed by cleaning the compartment with a soft cloth.
• Clean the electrical contacts inside the battery compartment with a soft brush or paintbrush.

Maintain the saw

To ensure the proper functioning of the gasoline chainsaw, you must:

• Check the tight seal of the fuel tanks and series oil tanks to avoid the risk of leakage.
• Clean the air filter and its housing regularly.
• Check the condition of the spark plug and remove soot.

Precautions to be taken before and after using the saw

To avoid accidents, it is necessary to make some checks before using the saw.

• Check the general condition of your chainsaw, especially the chain brake.
• Retighten the screws if necessary.
• Check chain tension and bar cleanliness.
• Monitor chain oil and gasoline levels.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, earmuffs and special clothing to protect yourself.

Chainsaws require constant maintenance after each use. It is above all about thoroughly cleaning the different elements of your instrument to remove any possible dirt that may be covered. Traces of resin are often deposited on the string after cutting or pruning. An anti-resin product is enough to remove them. To clean the chain well, coat it with light oil. If you use a chainsaw, also remember to clean the air and fuel filters regularly.

In conclusion, maintaining your chainsaw is essential to ensure its efficiency and durability . The ideal way is to perform these few maintenance procedures before and after using the saw . In general, the necessary information regarding chainsaw maintenance has been previously indicated in the user manual. If in doubt, you can also entrust the maintenance of your gadget to a professional.

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