What I see in this video as a new Stihl chainsaw owner is that the old chainsaws were way better because they lasted a lot longer and the parts were more adjustable.
Another reason I found out the hard way was when cutting multiple small branches like on a cedar tree to get a clear path to the trunk, if you go to fast these small branches can knock the chain around and dislodge it.
After yiu tension the chain using the tensioner dont you torque down the nuts locking the bar in place? How could the tensioner cause it to loosen at this point?
Yes I have a question I have a narrow kerf husqvarna 20 inch 450 rancher .325 is it possible to change to a regular kerf 3/8 bar and chain ? Great video by the way...
I have the same thing. It's my first chain saw and I have a hard time keeping the tension just right. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question though.
I'm just getting into chainsaw milling. I have a Stihl MS660 and a brand new 30" bar and ripping chain from Granberg. I get there's a break in period but my chain is practically falling off after every cut, I keep tightening it hoping that it was just the chain breaking in still. I'm gonna take it to the repair shop next week because I'm guessing it's the tensioner or the sprocket. I'm not an expert but I've put old/used chains on bars and haven't had that problem
When you adjust chain tension and tighten bar cover, pull bar tip upward, maybe that will sovle ghe issue, cuz most people just tension chain and bar are not pushing bar up, cuz the bar has a little up amd down play and when cutting logs the bar is getting pushed upwards causing to chain get loose
What does a worn druve spoket look like. My old second hand stihl 009 has a groove in the center if the drive sproket. I cannot use the tenioner to remove the slack. Its fully forward and I could probably remove 1 link to get it to fit regular-like
I traded a box of shells for an old ms290, the issue I’m having is that the chain will tighten on its own when running? After adjusting the chain I’ll move it to make sure it moves freely and then it’ll tighten up and get stuck as I’m trying to move it, it’ll free up again sometimes then tighten up. Any idea what this might be? I’ve installed a new chain sprocket, new bar and chain, new chain guides. I have a new tensioner coming in but the tensioner seems to work fine?
A chain tightening up on its own is usually caused by the bar not being properly lubricated.This causes intense heat and friction causing the metal to expand and tighten the blade. Another possible reason could be an issue with the cover that is making it so it doesn't clamp down properly.
A chain tightening up on its own is usually caused by the bar not being properly lubricated.This causes intense heat and friction causing the metal to expand and tighten the blade. Another possible reason could be an issue with the cover that is making it so it doesn't clamp down properly.
I have slipped a few chains cutting off heavy stumps. I was cutting a five foot diameter hickory stump a few years ago. It did not come off the bar to the point it hit the chain catcher, but it did slip off. I caught it in time and reinstalled it, correctly, and tensioned it properly. It was on my MS 660 with a 36 inch bar. I finished cutting through the stump with the 660 and finished up the stump with my MS 360 with a 20 inch bar. It took two of us to push the cut stump off its base. It must have weighed 500#. Just be careful cutting off big heavy stumps with long bars because the can cause the chain to come off a bar. I think the weight and heat generated in the chain are the cause. It was so hot that day that gas boiled in the tanks of my chainsaws when I refilled them with gas.
Oh absolutely, this is a great point. Longer bars would be more susceptible to this problem. That should have made the list or at least gotten a mention.
@@HipaStore bow saws are the worst. I used to slip the chain from my Poulan 3700 CV all the time. It also had no chain tensioner, so I had to loosen the nuts, tighten the bow with a screwdriver for a lever and then tighten the nuts. It had lockwashers but these would loosen over time. If you were diligent, you could tell when it was about to come off the bow. Same with a bar, but you have to be diligent and not in a hurry.
I've run my brand new $500+ Stihl chainsaw for ~30 minutes and the chain flies off the bar and it's just not useable anymore. I look at what's in this video and see bars and chainsaws that have run a thousand hours or more and still work.
@@boomer1049 I think all you can do is buy new sprockets and refit the thing with new sprockets AND a new chain. Imagine you're halfway done cutting a tree and your chain flies off and now you have a dangerous tree that can fall any second....not fun.
Thanks for watching! Would you also like to share some tips of chainsaw maintenance and repair as a small engine repair shop owner? I'm looking for chainsaw repairers who get vintage chainsaws and would like to share the tips of repairing and the story behind that chainsaw. Is that something you are interested?
What I see in this video as a new Stihl chainsaw owner is that the old chainsaws were way better because they lasted a lot longer and the parts were more adjustable.
Another reason I found out the hard way was when cutting multiple small branches like on a cedar tree to get a clear path to the trunk, if you go to fast these small branches can knock the chain around and dislodge it.
I have bought drive gears ,carburetors, and fuel line from hipa very happy with your products
Thanks for your support!
really useful - thank you - on the safety message, is chainsawing topless recommended as per the video ? 🙂
Very informative video, thank you so much.
After yiu tension the chain using the tensioner dont you torque down the nuts locking the bar in place? How could the tensioner cause it to loosen at this point?
Yes I have a question I have a narrow kerf husqvarna 20 inch 450 rancher .325 is it possible to change to a regular kerf 3/8 bar and chain ? Great video by the way...
I have the same thing. It's my first chain saw and I have a hard time keeping the tension just right. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question though.
yes you can change to the 3/8 but you will have to change the drive sprocket. and the bar and chain. they all have to match
I'm just getting into chainsaw milling. I have a Stihl MS660 and a brand new 30" bar and ripping chain from Granberg. I get there's a break in period but my chain is practically falling off after every cut, I keep tightening it hoping that it was just the chain breaking in still. I'm gonna take it to the repair shop next week because I'm guessing it's the tensioner or the sprocket. I'm not an expert but I've put old/used chains on bars and haven't had that problem
My chainsaw is new and I have only used it three times but the chain seems loose no matter how tight I fasten it. What should I do
When you adjust chain tension and tighten bar cover, pull bar tip upward, maybe that will sovle ghe issue, cuz most people just tension chain and bar are not pushing bar up, cuz the bar has a little up amd down play and when cutting logs the bar is getting pushed upwards causing to chain get loose
I would take it back to where I bought it.
Great well-produced and informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Does loose chain sling bar oil?
What does a worn druve spoket look like. My old second hand stihl 009 has a groove in the center if the drive sproket. I cannot use the tenioner to remove the slack. Its fully forward and I could probably remove 1 link to get it to fit regular-like
replace your sprocket if it has grooves
@2:58 a huge user error is no PPE, as well as operating the saw incorrectly. everyone wants to be a tough guy until the blood starts to flow.
Always gotta be a mommy out there trying to tell people what to. 2:58 is stressing user error dumbnuts
I’m wondering if cutting through rotten down falls collect sawdust may cause the chain to come off.
I have not seen it myself but I suppose it could be possible.
Suggestion from guy who sells bars and chains. Good to replace your chain and bar. Hipa parts sells them.
I traded a box of shells for an old ms290, the issue I’m having is that the chain will tighten on its own when running? After adjusting the chain I’ll move it to make sure it moves freely and then it’ll tighten up and get stuck as I’m trying to move it, it’ll free up again sometimes then tighten up. Any idea what this might be? I’ve installed a new chain sprocket, new bar and chain, new chain guides. I have a new tensioner coming in but the tensioner seems to work fine?
A chain tightening up on its own is usually caused by the bar not being properly lubricated.This causes intense heat and friction causing the metal to expand and tighten the blade. Another possible reason could be an issue with the cover that is making it so it doesn't clamp down properly.
A chain tightening up on its own is usually caused by the bar not being properly lubricated.This causes intense heat and friction causing the metal to expand and tighten the blade. Another possible reason could be an issue with the cover that is making it so it doesn't clamp down properly.
I have slipped a few chains cutting off heavy stumps. I was cutting a five foot diameter hickory stump a few years ago. It did not come off the bar to the point it hit the chain catcher, but it did slip off. I caught it in time and reinstalled it, correctly, and tensioned it properly. It was on my MS 660 with a 36 inch bar. I finished cutting through the stump with the 660 and finished up the stump with my MS 360 with a 20 inch bar. It took two of us to push the cut stump off its base. It must have weighed 500#. Just be careful cutting off big heavy stumps with long bars because the can cause the chain to come off a bar. I think the weight and heat generated in the chain are the cause. It was so hot that day that gas boiled in the tanks of my chainsaws when I refilled them with gas.
Oh absolutely, this is a great point. Longer bars would be more susceptible to this problem. That should have made the list or at least gotten a mention.
@@HipaStore bow saws are the worst. I used to slip the chain from my Poulan 3700 CV all the time. It also had no chain tensioner, so I had to loosen the nuts, tighten the bow with a screwdriver for a lever and then tighten the nuts. It had lockwashers but these would loosen over time. If you were diligent, you could tell when it was about to come off the bow. Same with a bar, but you have to be diligent and not in a hurry.
Brand new echo saw. Used the chain and bar that came with it. Seems loose to me. It’s tightened all the way.
Love the micrometer comment while using calipers. Makes me question the rest of the content.
No mention of a worn out crank? If the crank isn't spinning true anymore it will cause slack in the chain, no?
Great video bud
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the video. Safety is #1
thank you for your comment
Hate when the drives get messed up when the saw spits the chain 😞
All makes sense but none of them are the issue for a brand new saw my neighbour bought that keeps coming loose when used
I've run my brand new $500+ Stihl chainsaw for ~30 minutes and the chain flies off the bar and it's just not useable anymore. I look at what's in this video and see bars and chainsaws that have run a thousand hours or more and still work.
I have the saw problem! Darn chains running off😡
@@boomer1049 I think all you can do is buy new sprockets and refit the thing with new sprockets AND a new chain. Imagine you're halfway done cutting a tree and your chain flies off and now you have a dangerous tree that can fall any second....not fun.
@@eustacemcgoodboy9702 The thing is both my saws did it from new 😧
i see these problems in my shop. also a lot of misuse
Thanks for watching! Would you also like to share some tips of chainsaw maintenance and repair as a small engine repair shop owner? I'm looking for chainsaw repairers who get vintage chainsaws and would like to share the tips of repairing and the story behind that chainsaw. Is that something you are interested?
@@HipaStore yes sounds great
@@SandDsmallenginerepair shoot an email to marketing@hipastore.com if you would like to talk more.
I'm out here using my shitty old poulan with a sprocket worn to shit, tensioner busted and leaks every fuild it has
What! I have to sharpen the chain!????😲
Wish was done on a regular clutch cover not that crap. Thanks
Why does my chainsaw smoke
Youre either overusing it or became nonusable