nice video but there is one thing you never mentioned about how to tighten the chain. This is something everyone using the saw should know. Before you can tighten the chain you must loosen the bolt holding the plastic cover and then turn the adjustment screw clockwise until the chain is tight enough not too loose about 2mm
QUICK SAFETY NOTE: IF you are older as I am ( 70 ) or one with weaker upper body and you get up on a ladder with it, with it FULLY EXTENDED, the cutter part being ABOVE the limb, BE AWARE when the cutter cuts fully through the limb the WEIGHT of the cutter will FALL QUICKLY, so be prepared to brace yourself for that and or just let the head pivot and fall to where you can maneuver it better, safely before coming down the ladder
@@daddoesvideos I am sorry I was not clear. My question is...the sharp side of the blades need to go just one side, clockwise. To get that, what is the position of the chain? If you invert the position, you won't have the sharp tooth going the right way. Is this correct, or does not matter ?
Hey there. I’m sorry, but I’m still not completely sure I’m following. If you are able, I’d mimic the chain that you have in there today. There’s a small picture on the chain bar that shows you what a link in the chain should look like when the chain is installed correctly. I’ve often thought with chain saws the “sharp” part oddly goes into the track along the bar. It almost looks like it should be the other way around, but it’s not. Perhaps this is your quandary. Here’s the link to the manual if that would help? Check out page 6. manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/56000-56999/56808.pdf
@@daddoesvideos I took a look to the manual you sent me (I did not have it), and is very clear in the figure and explanation the way you have to install the chain ("Spread the Saw Chain (63) out with the cutting edges of the chain pointing in the direction of rotation"). My doubt was I couldn't say which way it was the cutting edges, but by the figure is easy to see. Thanks so much again.
Everyone that owns a chain saw of any kind should learn how to sharpen a blade. It's just the price of an appropriate file and go to it. You should get many years from a blade. TBH I've been lazy and replaced a dull blade, so not judging, ; )
Yeh. You have to remove the bolt that holds the plastic cover. Then, there’s a screw underneath that you have to turn clockwise to tighten. Perhaps I’ll do a video about this, specifically.
This video really helped me at work right now. You’re a life saver haha 😎
Awesome! Glad it helped you out!
Thank you so much! I had no idea what chain to use! My dad is in Oklahoma and I try not to ask too much to worry him, thank you!
Awesome! Glad the video helped. Good luck with it!
nice video but there is one thing you never mentioned about how to tighten the chain. This is something everyone using the saw should know. Before you can tighten the chain you must loosen the bolt holding the plastic cover and then turn the adjustment screw clockwise until the chain is tight enough not too loose about 2mm
Good feedback. Thanks for the reminder.
QUICK SAFETY NOTE: IF you are older as I am ( 70 ) or one with weaker upper body and you get up on a ladder with it, with it FULLY EXTENDED, the cutter part being ABOVE the limb, BE AWARE when the cutter cuts fully through the limb the WEIGHT of the cutter will FALL QUICKLY, so be prepared to brace yourself for that and or just let the head pivot and fall to where you can maneuver it better, safely before coming down the ladder
Good reminder.
What oil can I use in a Portland 14" chain saw?
Just regular bar chain oil. Should be able to find at any hardware store.
Hi Dad. Thank you for the video.
My question is: there is no position for the chain when you mount it? It is the same one or the other side?
Hey there! I’m not sure what you are asking. I’m sorry. Is there a different way to describe the issue?
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I am sorry I was not clear. My question is...the sharp side of the blades need to go just one side, clockwise. To get that, what is the position of the chain? If you invert the position, you won't have the sharp tooth going the right way. Is this correct, or does not matter ?
Hey there. I’m sorry, but I’m still not completely sure I’m following. If you are able, I’d mimic the chain that you have in there today. There’s a small picture on the chain bar that shows you what a link in the chain should look like when the chain is installed correctly. I’ve often thought with chain saws the “sharp” part oddly goes into the track along the bar. It almost looks like it should be the other way around, but it’s not. Perhaps this is your quandary. Here’s the link to the manual if that would help? Check out page 6. manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/56000-56999/56808.pdf
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I took a look to the manual you sent me (I did not have it), and is very clear in the figure and explanation the way you have to install the chain ("Spread the Saw Chain (63) out with the cutting edges of the chain pointing in the direction of rotation"). My doubt was I couldn't say which way it was the cutting edges, but by the figure is easy to see. Thanks so much again.
Awesome! Glad we sorted through it! Good luck.
What size is the recommended chain 9.5 or 8 ?
Hey there. It’s an 8 inch chain. At about a minute into the video I talk about this. Thanks for watching!
@@daddoesvideos Thanks I just wanted to clarify that it was an 8 inch. Thanks for the response . :)
Cool deal. Yeh, it’s confusing! Good luck!
I've been using mine a lot and now it won't keep the chain on any advice as to why it's doing that?
@@CrystalSprings777 It probably needs to be tightened. He shows how to do that in this video.
I'm missing that black screw to make the adjustment
Darn. Wonder if you can call the customer service line and see if they can a replacement part to you.
Everyone that owns a chain saw of any kind should learn how to sharpen a blade. It's just the price of an appropriate file and go to it. You should get many years from a blade. TBH I've been lazy and replaced a dull blade, so not judging, ; )
Fair point. It’s just so easy and cheap to grab a new one, too. 😆
Why didn’t you show how to tighten it ughhhh
Yeh. You have to remove the bolt that holds the plastic cover. Then, there’s a screw underneath that you have to turn clockwise to tighten. Perhaps I’ll do a video about this, specifically.
Okay I'm sorry but your instructions are really not making a whole lot of sense
What part isn’t making sense?