Efficient petrol chainsawis a practical and useful tool in many households. Thanks to it, we can quickly and conveniently prepare firewood, or do a lot of work in the home garden. This tool can help you for many years if you take care of it properly. See whatchainsaw maintenancestep by step! What activities can you do yourself, and what is better to have the service provider?
The first step when starting service work is to check individual components for potential cracks, scratches and damage
The upcoming winter is the right time forchainsaw maintenanceA working cutting tool is essential at this time of the year. As in other mechanical devices, preventive activities allow for proper and efficient operation of the equipment, as well as its long-term operation. In the case of chainsaws, this is even more important because their condition has a direct impact on the operator's safety. Basic maintenance can be performed by the users themselves.
- Husqvarna chainsaw engineers have designed them in a way that allows amateurs to access certain parts of the machine. Thanks to this, users can perform many maintenance activities on their own. All elements that require ongoing maintenance by the user are simply described in the manuals for each model. It is worth remembering that the good technical condition of machines is the basic factor affecting the operator's safety, as well as the pace and efficiency of work - said Mr. Jerzy Banaszczyk, a Husqvarna expert.
Dismantle the saw guards. Clean the slots of the removed cover and the fan blades with a flat brush up to 5 cm wide
Maintenance of the saw - step 1
Every user should wear protective gloves, even maintenance work. The first step in starting service work is to check individual components for potential cracks, scratches and damage. Worn out components can pose a threat to the operator, so it is important to replace them with new ones, and in case of doubt, it is best to go to the service center. Only original parts should be used when replacing parts. Counterfeit parts may prove to be fragile or defective and may be hazardous.
Sawing Maintenance - Step 2cleaning, remove the saw guards.The starter cover is removed by unscrewing the screws with a universal wrench. It is necessary to clean the slots of the removed cover and the fan blades on which chips and dirt settle. We perform this operation with a flat brush up to 5 cm wide or with compressed air.
The next maintenance task is to clean the area of the cylinder and its ribs, carburetor chamber, air filter and check the technical condition of the spark plug
Maintenance of the chainsaw - step 3
Also check the condition of the starter spring. When cleaning this cover, you should pay attention to the partition that separates the outer cover from the flywheel. After releasing the fastening, wipe the dirty parts with the brush.
Maintenance of the saw - step 4After removing the dirt, fold the cover and tighten all the screws well.
Maintenance of the saw - step 5The next maintenance task is to clean the area of the cylinder and its ribs, carburetor chamber, air filter and check the technical condition of the spark plug.To do this, remove the cylinder cover, which is also cleaned from both sides. The air filter is removed by sliding off the spring that holds it. Remove light dirt with a brush. In case the filter is very dirty, it is good to wash it with a solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. Some chainsaws are equipped with air pre-cleaning systems, for example Husqvarna has developed the Air Injection ™ system - using the centrifugal force of air. As a result, the filter gets dirty much less often.
The usable candle has clean electrodes and has a precisely defined distance from the side electrode to the central electrode - usually 0.5mm
Maintenance of the saw - step 6To check the condition of the spark plug, remove the plug-shaped protection and unscrew it from the cylinder. The usable candle has clean electrodes and has a precisely defined distance from the side electrode to the central electrode - usually 0.5mm.Remove any deposits from the electrodes with a wire brush. To check the size of the gap between the electrodes, use a feeler gauge. It should fit perfectly into the gap between the electrodes. In the event that we see play or the probe cannot be inserted - adjust the gap by bending the side electrode.
Another area where maintenance is required is the clutch area. Remove the chips from the clutch area with a brush or compressed air
Saw Maintenance - Step 7
Another area where maintenance is required is the clutch area. First, we remove the clutch cover and the guide with the chain. We remove it - just like with the starter cover - by unscrewing the screws with a universal wrench. Husqvarna offers the convenience of a tool-less bar mounting and chain tensioning system to its non-professional models.The universal key is then not needed. Remove the chips from the clutch area with a brush or compressed air. After cleaning, check the condition of the safety brake band, checking for wear.
Sawing maintenance - step 8When reassembling, to ensure even edge wear the guide must not be forgotten to shift it 180 ° (up - down). Before that, clean its groove and the lubricating oil supply hole.
Let's also check the chain's wear condition and its tension. A properly installed chain should adhere to the entire circumference of the guide bar and be able to slide along it with a free hand movement
Maintaining the saw - step 9
The chain itself needs sharpening. This activity should be performed each time before refueling the chainsaw. Thanks to the control of the cutting unit condition, we will achieve the desired work results. A worn chain can be identified by its short eyelets, and the tooth on its long side is less than 4mm.Often the teeth are marked where their life ends. We start sharpening by placing the file guide on the chain. Place the file on the guide at the right angle and sharpen the tooth, remembering to hold the file with both hands. Furthermore, the bar should be locked in place.
Saw Maintenance - Step 10The chain must also have the correct tension. In a situation where it sags becomes very dangerous, and when it sticks too tightly to the guide bar, the work of the chainsaw will be inefficient or impossible at all. A properly installed chain should adhere to the entire circumference of the bar and be able to slide along it with a free hand movement.
- Maintenance obligations in equipment such as chainsaws play an extremely important role and should not be underestimated. Even seemingly easy activities - such as adding oil, fuel or checking the correct operation of the ignition switch - are important. Regular technical inspections will guarantee us precision, efficiency and, above all, safety - added Mr. Jerzy Banaszczyk.
